As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Store Manager in the United Kingdom is £53,641, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,627 to £62,444, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,627
50TH(Median)   £53,641
75TH   £62,444
Retail Store Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Retail Store Manager Salary £47,627 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Retail Store Manager Salary £53,641 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Retail Store Manager Salary £62,444 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Retail Store Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Retail Store Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Retail Store Manager is about £53,641 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,470, and a weekly pay of around £1,032. Click the switch button below to see more details about Retail Store Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Retail Store Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Retail Store Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,973 - £52,564, while Intermediate make £49,243 - £52,743, Senior earn £50,230 - £53,641, Specialist earn £51,397 - £55,218, Expert can reach £53,013 - £57,583 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Retail Store Manager £51,397
Intermediate Level Retail Store Manager £51,666
Senior Level Retail Store Manager £52,564
Specialist Level Retail Store Manager £53,641
Expert Level Retail Store Manager £55,875
£51,397 0 yr
£51,666 < 2 yrs
£52,564 2-4 yrs
£53,641 5-8 yrs
£55,875 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Retail Store Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Retail Store Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 13% salary raise, while strong Inventory Management skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Food Service can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Customer Service
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.
Inventory Management
Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
Food Service
The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Retail Store Manager field include Customer Service (13%), Inventory Management (2%), Food Service (1%), and Cost Control (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £60,614
Customer Service
£60,614
13%
Inventory Management £54,714
Inventory Management
£54,714
2%
Food Service £54,177
Food Service
£54,177
1%
Cost Control £54,177
Cost Control
£54,177
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Inventory Management
3.60%
Food Service
1.69%
Cost Control
0.86%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Retail Store Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Retail Store Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £57,932 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,040, and Manchester pays around £51,418 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Retail Store Manager Assistant or Retail Store Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Retail Store Manager Assistant makes less than a Retail Store Manager. A Retail Store Manager Assistant earns an average annual salary of £36,088. And a Retail Store Manager earns an average annual salary of £53,641.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Retail Store Manager Assistant
£27,890
£41,734
Retail Store Manager Trainee
£25,341
£36,786
Retail Store Shift Supervisor
£14,429
£21,183
Assistant Store Manager - Retail
£28,011
£41,916

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