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First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN make a median of $48,530 a year, or about $23.33 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.59), that's roughly $46,848 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,781/month — about 53.8% of take-home, which is tight.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$49K
Median annual
$23.33/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin?

Take-home$3,219/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$1,781/mo
Rent burden55.3% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$46,848/yr
After rent$1,438/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary percentiles in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 10th percentile $36,280, 25th percentile $39,030, median $48,530, 75th percentile $62,290, 90th percentile $79,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$39KMedian$49K75th$62K90th$80K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers salary percentiles in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 10th percentile $36,280, 25th percentile $39,030, median $48,530, 75th percentile $62,290, 90th percentile $79,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of retail sales workers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $80K or more - a $44K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$58K+24%26,490
Rhode Island$58K+23%3,990
New York$57K+21%52,490
Hawaii$55K+17%6,290
District of Columbia$55K+17%1,340
Massachusetts$53K+12%21,480
New Jersey$52K+11%29,260
Vermont$52K+10%2,350
Connecticut$52K+9%13,460
Alaska$52K+9%2,920
Delaware$51K+8%4,090
New Hampshire$51K+7%6,330
California$50K+6%108,140
South Dakota$50K+6%3,840
Maine$49K+4%6,020

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of retail sales workers make in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN?

The median is $48,530 a year - that works out to about $23.33 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,280, and experienced first-line supervisors of retail sales workers can clear $79,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,219/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,781/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 55.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of retail sales workers salary go in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin has a Regional Price Parity of 103.59 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of retail sales workers salary is worth about $46,848 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of retail sales workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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