Retail & Consumer Salary Benchmarks · 2025

Retail & Consumer Salary & Compensation Guide 2025

Benchmarks for every role we recruit across retail & consumer. All ranges represent base salary — total compensation including benefits, bonuses, and incentives is typically higher.

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2025 Benchmarks

Retail & Consumer Compensation — At a Glance

All ranges represent base salary in USD. Real-time market analysis is included with every retained search consultation.

Role Specialization Salary Range Notes
Store Manager Retail Store Operations $55,000 – $95,000 High-volume locations, P&L complexity, and large team size drive the top of this…
District Manager Retail Store Operations $80,000 – $135,000 Large district scope and demonstrated portfolio performance improvement command …
Retail Buyer Buying & Merchandising $65,000 – $115,000 Senior buyers with established vendor networks in high-demand categories command…
Merchandise Planner Buying & Merchandising $60,000 – $100,000 Open-to-buy management and retail planning system expertise command the top of t…
E-Commerce Manager E-Commerce & Digital Retail $80,000 – $135,000 DTC brand scale, platform migration experience, and P&L ownership command the to…

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