High-paying retail jobs in Burlington

Retail sells goods directly to consumers in stores or online. Retail associates assist customers and manage inventory. Customer service and communication skills are key.


The 650 retail jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $12.33 and $13.79 per hour. Lead Associate, Retail Sales Associate and Assistant Store Manager are among the most popular high-paying roles in Burlington, NC.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026
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Burlington, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Burlington)

Assistant Store Manager

Burlington

$20.37 per hour

North Carolina

$17.61 per hour

Store Manager

Burlington

$20.10 per hour

North Carolina

$21.88 per hour

Lead Associate

Burlington

$19.82 per hour

North Carolina

$15.26 per hour

Retail Assistant Manager

Burlington

$16.20 per hour

North Carolina

$15.15 per hour

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Burlington

$16.03 per hour

North Carolina

$14.56 per hour

Retail Sales Associate

Burlington

$14.93 per hour

North Carolina

$14.84 per hour

Merchandiser

Burlington

$13.79 per hour

North Carolina

$10.25 per hour

Seasonal Associate

Burlington

$13.09 per hour

North Carolina

$14.55 per hour

Cashier

Burlington

$12.83 per hour

North Carolina

$13.30 per hour

Grocery Associate

Burlington

$12.33 per hour

North Carolina

$15.82 per hour

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