As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail Store Manager Trainee in the United Kingdom is £38,408, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,638 to £43,009, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £36,638
50TH(Median)   £38,408
75TH   £43,009
Retail Store Manager Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Retail Store Manager Trainee Salary £36,638 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Retail Store Manager Trainee Salary £38,408 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Retail Store Manager Trainee Salary £43,009 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Retail Store Manager Trainee salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Retail Store Manager Trainee is about £38,408 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,201, and a weekly pay of around £739. Click the switch button below to see more details about Retail Store Manager Trainee hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Retail Store Manager Trainee's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,483 - £38,545, while Intermediate make £37,536 - £38,751, Senior earn £37,880 - £39,575, Specialist earn £38,276 - £40,674, Expert can reach £38,355 - £40,812 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Retail Store Manager Trainee £38,144
Intermediate Level Retail Store Manager Trainee £38,223
Senior Level Retail Store Manager Trainee £38,751
Specialist Level Retail Store Manager Trainee £39,781
Expert Level Retail Store Manager Trainee £39,919
£38,144 0 yr
£38,223 < 2 yrs
£38,751 2-4 yrs
£39,781 5-8 yrs
£39,919 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 4%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Retail Store Manager Trainee Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Retail Store Manager Trainee. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 23% salary raise, while strong Retail Management skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Internal Control 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.
Retail Management
Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
Internal Control
Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Retail Store Manager Trainee field include Customer Service (23%), Retail Management (2%), Internal Control (1%), Financial Analysis (1%), and Installation (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £47,242
Customer Service
£47,242
23%
Retail Management £39,176
Retail Management
£39,176
2%
Internal Control £38,792
Internal Control
£38,792
1%
Financial Analysis £38,792
Financial Analysis
£38,792
1%
Installation £38,792
Installation
£38,792
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Retail Management
0.38%
Internal Control
2.50%
Financial Analysis
9.57%
Installation
0.69%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Retail Store Manager Trainee are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,481 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,693, and Manchester pays around £36,816 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Retail Store Manager makes more than a Retail Store Manager Trainee. A Retail Store Manager earns an average annual salary of £49,386. And a Retail Store Manager Trainee earns an average annual salary of £38,408.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Retail Store Manager
£35,903
£57,720
Retail Store Manager Assistant
£27,890
£41,734
Retail Store Shift Supervisor
£14,429
£21,183
Assistant Store Manager - Retail
£28,011
£41,916

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