Retail District Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Retail District Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Retail District Manager in Chicago, IL is $136,836. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $112,278 to $172,332, with most professionals earning between $89,920 and $204,649.

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Reviews sales results weekly and make recommendations to correct deficiencies by identifying issues, opportunities and strategies to course correct.

January 11, 2023

Provide leadership and development to store managers in areas such as merchandise processing, replenishment and recovery of the sales floor, inventory allocation and product levels according to 5.

January 13, 2023

Works with Operations Trainer and Human Resources to implement training strategies to develop team members and to handle talent and performance issues.

January 20, 2023

Actively promotes and fosters shared learning across stores, offering useful real-time training and coaching for improvement that promotes development in store associates.

April 30, 2023

Manage reporting of sales figures, perform cash operational functions such as cash management, bank deposits and cash handling procedures and daily cash reconciliation for all stores.

May 02, 2023

Monitor progress as well as develop action plans to increase sales for the district.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Retail District Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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112278

172332

136836

Average Total Cash Compensation

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127281

207773

158321

What is the average salary for Retail District Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Retail District Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Retail District Manager ranges from $112,278 to $172,332 with the average base salary of $136,836. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,281 to $207,773 with the average total cash compensation of $158,321.

View Average Salary for Retail District Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$136,836	$112,278 - $172,332
Bonus	$21,485	$15,003 - $35,441
Total Pay	$158,321	$127,281 - $207,773

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Retail District Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,278 - $172,332	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,278 - $172,332	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,148 - $172,132	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,235 - $172,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,235 - $172,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,932 - $168,730	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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