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Retail Associate in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$17.04
50% of roles are tipped, 99% of roles are paid hourly
Median $17.00
Min: $10.50
Max: $27.00
Retail Associate Compensation Ranges
Based on
434
Retail Associate Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Retail Associate Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Part Time 15%
Full Time 42%
Full/Part Time 40%
Seasonal 3%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $17.00
Low: $10.65
High: $27.00
Casual $17.00
Low: $10.50
High: $24.00
Fast Food $17.63
Low: $13.50
High: $23.00
Other $16.50
Low: $10.70
High: $27.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $16.50
Low: $10.50
High: $24.50
2-4 years $18.10
Low: $15.00
High: $27.00
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Retail Associate Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Cashier
$20.56
Median $20.70
Low: $13.75
High: $26.00
Retail Manager
$63,795
Median $70K
Low: $22.9K
High: $120K
Barista
$19.08
Median $19.00
Low: $13.25
High: $35.00
Short Order Cook
$17.82
Median $18.00
Low: $12.00
High: $24.00
Server
$14.01
Median $13.50
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Line Cook
$21.12
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Baker
$21.10
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $32.21
Service Assistant
$14.54
Median $15.54
Low: $2.13
High: $28.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
69%
Dental Insurance
61%
Vision Insurance
44%
Paid Time Off
63%
401(k)
63%
Commuter Benefits
32%
Potential Bonuses
13%
Dining Discounts
58%
Wellness Program
21%
Life Insurance
2%
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
Customer Service
75.12% have this skill
Teamwork
64.75% have this skill
Communication
62.67% have this skill
Organizational Skills
62.21% have this skill
Attention to Detail
47.0% have this skill
Cash Handling
42.63% have this skill
Retail Associate Jobs in the US

Retail Specialist

Épicerie Boulud - World Trade Center
New York, NY
Full Time
Épicerie Boulud is hiring a full time Cashier/Barista/Retail Specialist. Must have weekend availability as well as be able to work the Friday closing shift....
View Job$17/hr

Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Mandeville, LA
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$15-$24/hr

Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time

Whole Foods Market
Simsbury, CT
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

Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time

Whole Foods Market
Reston, VA
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$16-$25/hr

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

Whole Foods Market
Del Mar, 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

Store Attendant

Top Stop Convenience Stores - Centerville
Centerville, UT
Full/Part Time
TITLE: Store AttendantEOE STATEMENT: LOCATION: C-31 POSITION: Store AttendantSHIFT: Various Shifts DESCRIPTION: Welcome to the role of Convenience Store Attendant!As a Convenience Store Attendant,...
View Job$13/hr

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