First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$48,520/yr
Typical range
$38,590 – $62,130
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers does
Retail supervisors oversee daily store operations, manage sales staff, and ensure excellent customer service on the sales floor. They handle scheduling, training, inventory, and problem-solving to keep their retail departments running smoothly.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $78,660/yr
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