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Retail Associate in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$18.70
48% of roles are tipped, 100% of roles are paid hourly
Median $18.00
Min: $13.50
Max: $30.00
Retail Associate Compensation Ranges
Based on
486
Retail Associate Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Retail Associate Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 48%
Full/Part Time 31%
Part Time 17%
Seasonal 4%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $17.38
Low: $13.50
High: $28.00
Casual $17.00
Low: $13.50
High: $26.00
Fast Food $17.75
Low: $13.50
High: $23.00
Other $19.10
Low: $14.00
High: $28.50
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $17.50
Low: $13.50
High: $28.50
2-4 years $20.00
Low: $15.00
High: $29.40
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Retail Associate Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Cashier
$20.62
Median $20.95
Low: $13.75
High: $26.00
Retail Manager
$64,402
Median $70K
Low: $22.9K
High: $115K
Barista
$19.19
Median $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
Short Order Cook
$18.13
Median $18.00
Low: $11.00
High: $26.00
Server
$14.12
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Service Assistant
$14.59
Median $15.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
58%
Dental Insurance
48%
Vision Insurance
42%
Paid Time Off
62%
401(k)
52%
Commuter Benefits
34%
Potential Bonuses
15%
Dining Discounts
55%
Wellness Program
18%
Life Insurance
5%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Benefit Trends
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Career Resources for Retail Associate

Top Required Skills for a Retail Associate
Teamwork
73.05% have this skill
Customer Service
66.26% have this skill
Organizational Skills
61.93% have this skill
Communication
58.85% have this skill
Attention to Detail
58.02% have this skill
Adaptability
55.14% have this skill
Retail Associate Jobs in the US

Meat & Seafood Team Member - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Upland, CA
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$18-$25/hr

Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Charlotte, NC
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$15-$24/hr

Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Baltimore, MD
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$25/hr

Bakery Venue Service Team Member (Coffee Bar) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Castle Rock, CO
Part Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$25/hr

Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Castle Rock, CO
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$17-$25/hr

Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Miami, FL
Full Time
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our...
View Job$16-$25/hr

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