First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Salary: $57,578 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 1,113,160 first-line supervisors of retail sales workers nationally earn a mean of $57,578. Employment in the series shown rose about 5% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 0.9% annual decline.
Key Statistics
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of retail sales workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of retail sales workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-1011.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 1,113,160 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of retail sales workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Training and Teaching Others, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Coaching and Developing Others, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of retail sales workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $47,320 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $57,578 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,213 |
| 25th percentile | $44,571 |
| Median (50th) | $51,371 |
| 75th percentile | $63,334 |
| 90th percentile | $79,756 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Coordination, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, Sales and Marketing, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 0.9% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -4.6%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -9.0%.
Current U.S. headcount: 1,113,160.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of retail sales workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 1,113,160 | 19.8% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 1,105,160 | 19.6% |
| Retail Trade | 984,680 | 17.5% |
| General Merchandise Retailers | 395,100 | 7.0% |
| Food and Beverage Retailers | 187,170 | 3.3% |
| Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only) | 168,200 | 3.0% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Accounts Clerks | 38,030 | $46,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 219,010 | $84,130 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 13,490 | $36,990 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 7,600 | $30,460 |
| Travel Guides | — | — |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 190,600 | $56,320 |
| Marketing Managers | 384,980 | $161,030 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
1,113,160 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$57,578 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers earned an average of $57,578.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-0.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
409,388 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -4.6%
390,545 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -9.0%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
5.2% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 99,320 employees, $57,750 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 27,000 employees, $56,690 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 11,380 employees, $56,698 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 10,560 employees, $56,095 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 9,530 employees, $56,951 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 6,410 employees, $63,871 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 5,900 employees, $57,833 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 4,610 employees, $66,576 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 4,260 employees, $63,733 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 3,150 employees, $53,436 avg wage
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 2,520 employees, $54,878 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in 2023 was 1,113,160 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Marketing.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers include Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, Sales and Marketing, English Language, Education and Training.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers include Speech Clarity, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition, Problem Sensitivity.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers spend their time on activities such as Training and Teaching Others, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Coaching and Developing Others, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers was $57,578 in 2023.
SOC Code
41-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers reports an average salary of $57,578.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 1,113,160 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -0.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.