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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Store Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Corcoran, CA (59.4% above average), followed by Soledad, CA and Gonzales, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Corcoran, CA $86,238 $7,186 $1,658 $41.46 Soledad, CA $80,928 $6,744 $1,556 $38.91 Gonzales, CA $78,157 $6,513 $1,503 $37.58 Portola Valley, CA $75,404 $6,283 $1,450 $36.25 Pescadero, CA $73,273 $6,106 $1,409 $35.23 Two Rivers, WI $72,999 $6,083 $1,403 $35.10 Bumpass, VA $72,413 $6,034 $1,392 $34.81 Friday Harbor, WA $71,079 $5,923 $1,366 $34.17 Scotts Valley, CA $70,010 $5,834 $1,346 $33.66 Wasco, CA $69,448 $5,787 $1,335 $33.39

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Q: How much does a Store Manager make?

The average annual pay for a store manager in the United States is $54,099 a year — that works out to approximately $26.01 an hour. The middle 80% of Store Managers earn between $36,000 (10th percentile) and $78,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Store Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Global Talent Acquisition Manager at $33,524 (62.0%) above Store Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Global Talent Acquisition Manager $87,623 $7,301 $1,685 $42.13 Talent Management Associate $64,266 $5,355 $1,235 $30.90 Retail Performance Coach $58,204 $4,850 $1,119 $27.98 Sourcing Administrator $54,204 $4,517 $1,042 $26.06 Associate Store Manager $49,476 $4,123 $951 $23.79

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Store Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$54,099

Columbus

Ohio

$52,255

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How much does a Store Manager make?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average annual pay for a 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 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 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 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 Store Manager salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Store Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Corcoran, CA, , with Soledad, CA, and Gonzales, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Gonzales, CA, beats the national average by $24,058 (44.5%), and Corcoran, CA, furthers that trend with another $32,139 (59.4%) 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 Store Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between Corcoran, CA, and Wasco, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Store Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Corcoran, CA	$86,238	$7,186	$1,658	$41.46
Soledad, CA	$80,928	$6,744	$1,556	$38.91
Gonzales, CA	$78,157	$6,513	$1,503	$37.58
Portola Valley, CA	$75,404	$6,283	$1,450	$36.25
Pescadero, CA	$73,273	$6,106	$1,409	$35.23
Two Rivers, WI	$72,999	$6,083	$1,403	$35.10
Bumpass, VA	$72,413	$6,034	$1,392	$34.81
Friday Harbor, WA	$71,079	$5,923	$1,366	$34.17
Scotts Valley, CA	$70,010	$5,834	$1,346	$33.66
Wasco, CA	$69,448	$5,787	$1,335	$33.39

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

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Store Manager category.

For example Global Talent Acquisition Manager jobs pay as much as $33,524 (62.0%) more than the average Store Manager salary of $54,099. If you're qualified, finding work as a Global Talent Acquisition Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Store Manager position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Global Talent Acquisition Manager	$87,623	$7,301	$1,685	$42.13
Talent Management Associate	$64,266	$5,355	$1,235	$30.90
Retail Performance Coach	$58,204	$4,850	$1,119	$27.98
Sourcing Administrator	$54,204	$4,517	$1,042	$26.06
Associate Store Manager	$49,476	$4,123	$951	$23.79

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