What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Store Director?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Store Director jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Portola Valley, CA (39.4% above average), followed by Wasco, CA and El Sobrante, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Portola Valley, CA $114,470 $9,539 $2,201 $55.03 Wasco, CA $105,428 $8,785 $2,027 $50.69 El Sobrante, CA $102,430 $8,535 $1,969 $49.25 Corte Madera, CA $102,025 $8,502 $1,962 $49.05 Medical Lake, WA $100,884 $8,407 $1,940 $48.50 Mercer Island, WA $100,584 $8,382 $1,934 $48.36 Berkeley, CA $100,560 $8,380 $1,933 $48.35 Redwood City, CA $100,553 $8,379 $1,933 $48.34 Hanalei, HI $99,315 $8,276 $1,909 $47.75 Jessup, MD $98,982 $8,248 $1,903 $47.59

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Q: How much does a Store Director make?

The average annual pay for a store director in the United States is $82,128 a year — that works out to approximately $39.48 an hour. The middle 80% of Store Directors earn between $43,000 (10th percentile) and $107,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Store Director Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Store Director in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Learning And Development Partner at $2,919 (3.6%) above Store Director. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Learning And Development Partner $85,047 $7,087 $1,635 $40.89 Store Development Manager $74,258 $6,188 $1,428 $35.70 Operational Excellence Leader $58,139 $4,844 $1,118 $27.95 Store Manager Coach $54,099 $4,508 $1,040 $26.01 Store Administrator $51,261 $4,271 $985 $24.64

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Store Director Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,128

Columbus

Ohio

$79,327

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How much does a Store Director make?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Store Director in the United States is $82,128 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.48 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,579/week or $6,844/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $115,000 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Store Director salaries currently range between $60,000 (25th percentile) to $98,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $107,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Store Director varies little (about 38000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Store Director in your area makes on average $79,327 per year, or $2,801 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $82,128. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Store Director salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Store Director 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 Store Director Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Store Director job is above the national average. Topping the list is Portola Valley, CA, , with Wasco, CA, and El Sobrante, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. El Sobrante, CA, beats the national average by $20,302 (24.7%), and Portola Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $32,342 (39.4%) above the $82,128 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Portola Valley, CA, and Jessup, MD, , 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 Store Director role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Portola Valley, CA	$114,470	$9,539	$2,201	$55.03
Wasco, CA	$105,428	$8,785	$2,027	$50.69
El Sobrante, CA	$102,430	$8,535	$1,969	$49.25
Corte Madera, CA	$102,025	$8,502	$1,962	$49.05
Medical Lake, WA	$100,884	$8,407	$1,940	$48.50
Mercer Island, WA	$100,584	$8,382	$1,934	$48.36
Berkeley, CA	$100,560	$8,380	$1,933	$48.35
Redwood City, CA	$100,553	$8,379	$1,933	$48.34
Hanalei, HI	$99,315	$8,276	$1,909	$47.75
Jessup, MD	$98,982	$8,248	$1,903	$47.59

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Store Director Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Store Director job category, we found that Learning And Development Partner jobs have average salaries greater than Store Director jobs.

Significantly, Learning And Development Partner jobs pay $2,919 (3.6%) more than the average Store Director salary of $82,128. If you're qualified, finding work as a Learning And Development Partner may help you make more money than that of the average Store Director position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Learning And Development Partner	$85,047	$7,087	$1,635	$40.89
Store Development Manager	$74,258	$6,188	$1,428	$35.70
Operational Excellence Leader	$58,139	$4,844	$1,118	$27.95
Store Manager Coach	$54,099	$4,508	$1,040	$26.01
Store Administrator	$51,261	$4,271	$985	$24.64

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Infographic detailing Store Director salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $82,128 per year or $39.48 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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