Hot Topic Store Manager

Hot Topic Store Manager Salary

$26K

$49K

$88.5K

$54,099

/year

$26.01

/hour

Hot Topic Store Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,099

Columbus

Ohio

$52,255

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    How much does a Hot Topic Store Manager make?

    As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Hot Topic Store Manager in the United States is $54,099 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.01 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,040/week or $4,508/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $88,500 and as low as $26,000, the majority of Hot Topic Store Manager salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $64,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $78,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Hot Topic Store Manager varies greatly (by as much as 23000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Hot Topic Store Manager in your area makes on average $52,255 per year, or $1,844 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,099. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Hot Topic Store Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Hot Topic Store Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Hot Topic Store Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Hot Topic Store Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with San Francisco, CA, and Santa Clara, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, CA, beats the national average by $9,437 (17.4%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,142 (22.4%) above the $54,099 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Hot Topic Store Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, CA, and Anacostia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Hot Topic Store Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $66,241

    $31.85

    San Francisco, CA

    $63,738

    $30.64

    Santa Clara, CA

    $63,536

    $30.55

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $63,494

    $30.53

    Livermore, CA

    $63,458

    $30.51

    San Jose, CA

    $63,404

    $30.48

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $62,467

    $30.03

    Bowman, ND

    $62,095

    $29.85

    Hayward, CA

    $62,025

    $29.82

    Anacostia, DC

    $61,828

    $29.73

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Hot Topic Store Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Hot Topic Store Manager job category, we found that Metropolitan Opera jobs have average salaries similar than Hot Topic Store Manager jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Metropolitan Opera

    $51,432

    $24.73

    Chef De Partie

    $44,776

    $21.53

    Catering Cook

    $38,520

    $18.52

    Restaurant Line Cook

    $32,189

    $15.48

    Restaurant Cook

    $27,597

    $13.27

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    Infographic detailing Hot Topic Store Manager salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,099 per year or $26.01 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.