California Median
$54,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $48,520
State Rank
#14 of 51
109,180 employed here
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in California?
A First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers working in California earns a median salary of $54,870 per year, or about $26.38 per hour. That is 13% above the national median of $48,520 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,860 while the top 10% make $77,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,920 and $63,160 a year.
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,860 | $18.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,920 | $21.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,870 | $26.38 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,160 | $30.37 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,590 | $37.30 |
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How California compares
California ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in other states
Washington $60,750Rhode Island $58,570District of Columbia $58,470New York $58,300Colorado $58,200Massachusetts $57,490New Jersey $57,320Alaska $57,080South Dakota $56,680Connecticut $56,510Hawaii $55,850Vermont $55,760Delaware $55,710Maine $53,580New Hampshire $51,650Oregon $50,660Wisconsin $49,550North Dakota $49,350Montana $49,300Minnesota $48,770Florida $48,410Arizona $48,010Illinois $47,990Virginia $47,990Tennessee $47,880Indiana $47,790South Carolina $47,770North Carolina $47,760Utah $47,470Maryland $47,000Kansas $46,950Nevada $46,900Missouri $46,860Pennsylvania $46,690Iowa $46,610New Mexico $46,550Michigan $46,430Texas $46,280Georgia $46,150Idaho $46,140Wyoming $45,980Mississippi $45,760Ohio $45,680Oklahoma $45,430Nebraska $45,280Alabama $44,860Louisiana $43,860Kentucky $40,080West Virginia $39,740Arkansas $36,950
Working as a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers in California
Nationally, about 1,122,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($54,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers make in California?
The median First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary in California is $54,870 per year, or about $26.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,860 at the entry level to $77,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers about 13% more than the national median of $48,520. California ranks 14th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,870 a year. About 109,180 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.