Average salary, compensation, and wages for Sales worker supervisors in the United States


Salaries of sales worker supervisors vary substantially, depending upon the level of responsibility the individual has; the person�s length of service; and the type, size, and location of the firm.
In 2002, median annual earnings of salaried sales worker supervisors of retail sales workers, including commissions, were $29,700. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,790 and $40,100 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,380, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $55,810 a year. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of salaried supervisors of retail sales workers in 2002 were as follows:

Building material and supplies dealers $32,780
Grocery stores 29,940
Clothing stores 28,060
Department stores 27,390
Gasoline stations 25,000



In 2002, median annual earnings of salaried sales worker supervisors of nonretail sales workers, including commission, were $53,020. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,680 and $77,690 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,780, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $114,210 a year. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of salaried supervisors of nonretail sales workers in 2002 were as follows:

Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers $74,000
Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers 72,970
Insurance carriers 63,220
Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers 60,450
Federal Government 50,570



Compensation systems vary by type of establishment and merchandise sold. Many supervisors receive a commission or a combination of salary and commission. Under a commission system, supervisors receive a percentage of department or store sales. Thus, supervisors have the opportunity to increase their earnings considerably, but they may find that their earnings depend on their ability to sell their product and the condition of the economy. Those who sell large amounts of merchandise or exceed sales goals often receive bonuses or other awards.




More information on Sales worker supervisors from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Sales worker supervisors occupation
Number of Sales worker supervisors in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Sales worker supervisors
Working conditions for Sales worker supervisors
Significant points for Sales worker supervisors
Training requirements for Sales worker supervisors




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