--- title: "Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Retail Manager market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL 159 entry-level retail manager openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 59 employers, led by Walgreens, Starbucks Coffee Company, and ALDI. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,380–$61,580 a year (median $53,200), from the 74% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Retail Manager markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 159 : Live retail manager openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 59 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $53,200 : 74% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)159 jobs Chicago's retail manager market is led by entry-level openings, with 159 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 159 Hiring employers 59 Salary coverage 74% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 93 30 companies · $47,216 median Top of market 28 6 companies Established employers 26 15 companies · $59,600 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $42,380 P50 $53,200 P75 $61,580 P90 $68,900 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level retail manager listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail manager opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 159 live roles tracked in this market. - 59 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## A practical market plan for Retail Manager in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 159 retail manager openings across 59 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 159 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Walgreens is one of the most active visible employers, with 29 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative retail manager openings Employer activity · 59 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Walgreens logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F1242%2Fcms%2Fpharmacist-helping-customer-v2.jpg) WalgreensStartups & growing teams29Open roles](/company/walgreens)[![Starbucks Coffee Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.starbucks.ca%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=U80VgQQEdT90eojagwzsdQraf8EXDxZQh9Ev_dXc3OI) Starbucks Coffee CompanyTop of market15Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)[![ALDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daldi.us%26sz%3D128) ALDIStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/aldi)[![Starbucks logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fpwa-icon-512.png&sig=GkgWoXCTOZ9lgR9isyBuNirPhjsu6_LBo_aAbSNOjsE) StarbucksTop of market8Open roles](/company/starbucks)[![Extra Space Storage logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextraspace.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.ico) Extra Space StorageStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/extra-space-storage)[![Dollar Tree logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fdollartree.com.ico&sig=ui8yYDByChfG62EJC5rHIAwTA-FevgLtzuHAocRYT0g) Dollar TreeEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/dollar-tree-3b9c34fe)![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtjx.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams4Open roles Trader Joe'sStartups & growing teams4Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 159 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Store Manager UnassignedEntry-levelWalgreensNaperville, Illinois$50,003Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/store-manager-unassigned-at-walgreens-03441caf-ec8e-5e30-95a7-68a81946ee18)[Store ManagerEntry-levelExpressChicago, Illinois$58,000](/job/store-manager-at-express-5ea5da4b-7e4a-524a-a15d-ab5c3c91c406)[store manager - North Side/Gold Coast/Lakeview, ILEntry-levelStarbucksChicago, Illinois$69,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/store-manager-north-side-gold-coast-lakeview-il-at-starbucks-eb10ace8-f1fb-5a85-b505-327bc89b4c44)[Store ManagerEntry-levelPet Supplies PlusEvanston, Illinois$52,400](/job/store-manager-at-pet-supplies-plus-7707123e-15c2-531b-b4f7-a4dbd156a466)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelPet Supplies PlusEvanston, Illinois$41,912](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-pet-supplies-plus-7a114ebd-56c3-5ffc-8c81-c30f77a25481)[Assistant Store Manager - BolingbrookEntry-levelRebel Convenience StoresBolingbrook, Illinois$37,440Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-bolingbrook-at-rebel-convenience-stores-1b2d2ba0-e7fe-5239-b104-3f6be16b30f4)[ASSISTANT STORE MANAGEREntry-levelan apparel brandChicago, Illinois$75,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-an-apparel-brand-ac71d400-093e-5051-8517-024185f7dc3e)[Mate (Assistant Store Manager)Entry-levelTrader Joe'sChicago, Illinois$49,920Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/mate-assistant-store-manager-at-trader-joes-25815415-ddd3-5554-9911-9a497e414b64) [Explore all 159 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level Retail Manager jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level retail manager jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 159 live entry-level retail manager openings from 59 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level retail manager jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $53,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $42,380 to $61,580. Based on the 74% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level retail manager jobs in Chicago? Walgreens, Starbucks Coffee Company, ALDI, and Starbucks have the most open entry-level retail manager roles here right now, out of 59 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Manager demand around Chicago. 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