Retail Management Trainee Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Retail Management Trainee make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Management Trainee in Chicago, IL is $49,006. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,937 to $55,240, with most professionals earning between $41,233 and $60,916.

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Common responsibilities of a Retail Management Trainee

Provides direction and coaching to branch team concerning pro-active customer engagement and customer relationship building activities.

October 03, 2022

Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal business partners in order to refer and grow business relationships.

March 10, 2023

Assists the Assistant Store Manager and Store Operations Manager with daily sales and operations duties as needed or requested.

October 12, 2022

Understands and can perform tire services, battery installations, oil changes, and minor maintenance services following established processes and procedures.

January 14, 2023

Protect company assets at all times by following asset control policies.

January 20, 2023

Maintains positive customer relations through developing and monitoring of associates customer service skills, personal sales, and effective handling of customer complaints.

January 28, 2023

Follow the work schedule as posted, unless a change is deemed necessary by management.

March 02, 2023

Understand sales per labor hour and observe shift operating hours at all times.

April 08, 2023

Communicate store results to employees and celebrate store successes with the team.

April 30, 2023

Helps to maintain facility to business standards including building, equipment, parking lot, and grounds.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Retail Management Trainee in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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44937

55240

49006

Average Total Cash Compensation

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59205

50190

What is the average salary for Retail Management Trainee in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Retail Management Trainee in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Retail Management Trainee ranges from $44,937 to $55,240 with the average base salary of $49,006. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,024 to $59,205 with the average total cash compensation of $50,190.

View Average Salary for Retail Management Trainee as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,006	$44,937 - $55,240
Bonus	$1,185	$1,086 - $3,966
Total Pay	$50,190	$46,024 - $59,205

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Retail Management Trainee Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,937 - $55,240	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,937 - $55,240	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,885 - $55,176	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,920 - $55,218	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,920 - $55,218	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,998 - $54,085	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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