--- title: "Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Madison, WI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/madison-wi" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Retail Manager market brief · Madison, WI # Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Madison, WI 37 entry-level retail manager openings are live in the Madison, WI area from 23 employers, led by Walgreens, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and ALDI. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960–$51,501 a year (median $46,108), from the 54% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI)[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** : 37 : Live retail manager openings currently tracked in the Madison market. **Companies hiring** : 23 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $46,108 : 54% 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/madison-wi/entry-level)37 jobs Madison's retail manager market is led by entry-level openings, with 37 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 37 Hiring employers 23 Salary coverage 54% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 16 9 companies · $44,720 median Established employers 6 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,960 P50 $46,108 P75 $51,501 P90 $58,890 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 Madison - 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+Madison%2C+WI)[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 Madison, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 37 live roles tracked in this market. - 23 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## A practical market plan for Retail Manager in Madison Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 37 retail manager openings across 23 employers establish the current Madison opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 37 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Walgreens is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 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 Madison market view into active employers and representative retail manager openings Employer activity · 23 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 teams6Open roles](/company/walgreens)[![DICK’S Sporting Goods logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Ddickssportinggoods.com%26sz%3D128) DICK’S Sporting GoodsEmployer profile5Open roles](/company/dicks-sporting-goods)[![ALDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daldi.us%26sz%3D128) ALDITop of market2Open roles](/company/aldi) Great Lakes Specialty Finance IncEmployer profile2Open roles [![Miniso USA logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Fdb1635_0112839bc7814df193cc8a056385e8ac%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffit%2Fw_2500%2Ch_1330%2Cal_c%2Fdb1635_0112839bc7814df193cc8a056385e8ac%257Emv2.jpg) Miniso USAStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/miniso-usa)[![Starbucks Coffee Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.starbucks.ca%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=U80VgQQEdT90eojagwzsdQraf8EXDxZQh9Ev_dXc3OI) Starbucks Coffee CompanyEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtjx.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams2Open roles AtEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 37 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [store manager, Madison, WIEntry-levelStarbucks Coffee CompanyMadison, WisconsinPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/store-manager-madison-wi-at-starbucks-coffee-company-d2718f5d-2d4d-59e4-a113-7851aee7407c)[store manager, Madison, WIEntry-levelStarbucksMadison, Wisconsin$60,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/store-manager-madison-wi-at-starbucks-0547cd60-9dc5-59ba-924a-1b513a5a8fd8)[Store Manager Madison West 1223Entry-levelGreat Lakes Specialty Finance IncMadison, WisconsinPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/store-manager-madison-west-1223-at-great-lakes-specialty-finance-inc-ffd31aaf-fedc-5108-a421-4cf37a645992)[Emerging Store ManagerEntry-levelWalgreensMadison, Wisconsin$45,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/emerging-store-manager-at-walgreens-7c9d08de-7441-5bde-a4d1-7202be1dccb2)[Assistant Store Manager On Field OperationsEntry-levelDICK’S Sporting GoodsMadison, WisconsinPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-on-field-operations-at-dicks-sporting-goods-4130cfc9-ba15-5862-8e80-01adcb27fbf9)[Assistant Store Manager On Field OperationsEntry-levelDICK’S Sporting GoodsMadison, WisconsinPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-on-field-operations-at-dicks-sporting-goods-88eb9f52-6fc3-52b2-9d83-ed3f99a0d7d9)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelThe TJX Companies IncSun Prairie, Wisconsin$47,216Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-the-tjx-companies-inc-fa3a55a0-4acf-58f0-aea2-ef38ffa84490)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelTJXSun Prairie, Wisconsin$47,216Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-tjx-7639631b-d6fe-5549-8306-25a73eeb6775) [Explore all 37 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI) ## Entry-level Retail Manager jobs in Madison: 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 Madison? Metaintro tracks 37 live entry-level retail manager openings from 23 employers in the Madison, WI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level retail manager jobs in Madison pay? The median posted salary is $46,108 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960 to $51,501. Based on the 54% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level retail manager jobs in Madison? Walgreens, DICK’S Sporting Goods, ALDI, and Great Lakes Specialty Finance Inc have the most open entry-level retail manager roles here right now, out of 23 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 Madison. 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