Store Team Member Salary in the United States

How much does a Store Team Member make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Store Team Member in the United States is $39,060 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Store Team Member's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,297
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,016 to $41,801
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,334
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Store Team Member Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,801 $3,483 $804 $20
Average $39,060 $3,255 $751 $19
25th Percentile $35,016 $2,918 $673 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Store Team Member Salaries

A Store Team Member's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Store Team Member Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Store Team Member's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,206
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,375
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,824
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,779
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,189
Levels Salary
Entry Level Store Team Member$37,206
Intermediate Level Store Team Member$37,375
Senior Level Store Team Member$37,824
Specialist Level Store Team Member$38,779
Expert Level Store Team Member$40,189
$37,206 0 yr
$37,375 < 2 yrs
$37,824 2-4 yrs
$38,779 5-8 yrs
$40,189 > 8 yrs
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How Do Store Team Member Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Store Team Members. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,247.
  • California: $43,083.
  • Massachusetts: $42,509.

Top Paying Cities for Store Team Members

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $49,266
  • San Francisco: $48,782
  • Oakland: $47,700

What Skills Can Increase a Store Team Member's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 25.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Sales (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Customer Sales means sales of Goods by Licensee directly or through its authorized wholesalers, representatives or distributors to retail establishments for eventual resale to the consumer.
  • Store Operations (Mentioned in 1.29% Job Postings): Retail operations are the activities that allow online and physical stores to function. The aim of retail operations is to enhance the customer shopping experience and lower the retailer's costs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 25.44%
Customer Sales 1.68%
Store Operations 1.29%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Store Team Member's salary.
  • Prospecting: Can increase your salary by up to 48%.
  • Outside Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Sales Training: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Prospecting
 $57,809
48%
Outside Sales
 $49,216
26%
Sales Training
 $46,872
20%
Sales Presentation
 $45,310
16%
Time Management
 $41,794
7%
Problem Solving
 $41,794
7%
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How Education impacts a Store Team Member's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Store Team Members enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Store Team Member with a No Diploma is between $29,454 and $31,363).

Store Team Member Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Store Team Member
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 44.1%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 34.0%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Store Team Member Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Store Team Member's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$35,016
Average $39,060/year
$41,801
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Average $3,255/month
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$673
Average $751/week
$804
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,801 $3,483 $804 $20
Average $39,060 $3,255 $751 $19
25th Percentile $35,016 $2,918 $673 $17

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Salary Trends for Store Team Member

Salaries for a Store Team Member can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,566 in 2023 to around $40,059 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Store Team Member salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Store Team Member Over Time

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