📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Retail Sales Supervisor Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$74,238
per year
Median
$65,718
per year
Hourly
$35.69
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$45,696
25th Percentile — Junior$62,168
50th Percentile — Median$65,718
75th Percentile — Senior$99,230
90th Percentile — Top Earners$114,023
💡 Top-earning Retail Sales Supervisors in California make up to $114,023 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$65.6k
2021
$67.3k
2022
$68.9k
2023
$70.7k
2024
$72.4k
2025
$74.2k
2026
📈 Retail Sales Supervisor salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Retail Sales Supervisor Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $115,069 +55.0% High
San Diego $109,872 +48.0% High
San Jose $127,689 +72.0% High
San Francisco $137,340 +85.0% High
Fresno $80,177 +8.0% High
Sacramento $90,570 +22.0% High
Long Beach $107,645 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $80,177 +8.0% High
Anaheim $105,418 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $103,933 +40.0% High
Riverside $95,025 +28.0% High
Stockton $87,601 +18.0% High
Irvine $115,069 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $87,601 +18.0% High
Modesto $83,147 +12.0% High
Fontana $90,570 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $85,374 +15.0% High
Glendale $109,872 +48.0% High
Fremont $118,781 +60.0% High
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Retail Sales Supervisor Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Retail Sales Supervisors. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $74,238 per year, California's Retail Sales Supervisor salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $45,696–$62,168, while experienced Retail Sales Supervisors can command $99,230–$114,023.

Looking ahead, the Retail Sales Supervisor profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Retail Sales Supervisor salary in California is $74,238 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $52,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Retail Sales Supervisors the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Retail Sales Supervisor employment.
  • At $74,238/year, California Retail Sales Supervisor salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $52,280/year.