Retail Supervisor Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median retail supervisor in the Chicago area earns $48,900 a year ($23.51 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($48,520) and 2% above the Illinois median ($47,990). Half of the 26,770 retail supervisors there earn between $42,390 and $62,700.
Median $48,900
10th: $36,83090th: $79,460
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,830 | $35,360 | $33,120 |
| 25th percentile | $42,390 | $39,270 | $38,590 |
| Median | $48,900 | $47,990 | $48,520 |
| 75th percentile | $62,700 | $61,550 | $62,130 |
| 90th percentile | $79,460 | $77,550 | $77,080 |
| Average | $55,440 | $53,330 | $53,380 |
| Jobs | 26,770 | 36,940 | 1,121,800 |
Chicago, IL ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail supervisor pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($62,170).
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Check my payRetail supervisor pay in other cities
- Seattle, WA: $62,170
- San Jose, CA: $61,710
- Denver, CO: $59,100
- San Francisco, CA: $58,950
- New York, NY: $58,930
- Boston, MA: $58,850
- Providence, RI: $57,680
- Portland, OR: $57,150
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Retail Salesperson: $35,820
- Cashier: $35,010
- Sales Representative: $70,710
- Manufacturer's Representative: $75,350
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $100,760
- Insurance Agent: $69,240
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.