Retail Associate salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$27,000/yr
Based on 2,170 income tax records
$16,000
$62,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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$28K
$16,000
$62,500
How much do Retail Associates make?
The average total salary for a Retail Associate is $27,000 per year. This is based on data from 2,170 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Retail Associate and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Retail Associate salary can vary between $16,000 to $62,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Retail Associate salary by location

Retail Associate salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Apple, Cook County, IL
25 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$30K – $61K
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Costco Wholesale, Cook County, IL
22 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$29K – $71K
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Whole Foods Market, Cook County, IL
26 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$21K – $58K
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Trader Joe's, Cook County, IL
23 income tax records
$36,500/yr
$20K – $42K
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Menard, Cook County, IL
35 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$17K – $82K
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Home Depot, Cook County, IL
35 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$17K – $51K
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Walgreen, Cook County, IL
14 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$20K – $56K
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Lowe's, Cook County, IL
17 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$20K – $52K
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Walmart, Lake County, IN
193 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$16K – $37K
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T.J. Maxx, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$16K – $30K
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Target, Will County, IL
180 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$16K – $33K
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Marshalls, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$17K – $46K
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Kohl's, Cook County, IL
18 income tax records
$23,000/yr
$17K – $45K
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Ross Stores, Cook County, IL
16 income tax records
$19,500/yr
$15K – $33K

Retail Associate demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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83% are single
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17% are married
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19% have kids
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18% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Retail Associates in Chicago Metro Area, IL

2,170 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a retail associate in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $27,000 per year. Retail associate salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $16,000 to $62,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,170 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as retail associate.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for retail associates near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Apple ($49,000 a year), Costco Wholesale ($46,000 a year), and Whole Foods Market ($38,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for retail associates near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Fishers, IN ($33,000 a year), Greenwood, IN ($32,500 a year), and Round Lake, IL ($31,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.