High-paying retail jobs in Columbia

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 820 retail jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $12.29 and $15.35 per hour. Retail Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager and Lead Associate are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbia, SC.

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Updated Oct 31, 2026
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Columbia, SC
South Carolina
Job openings (Columbia)

Store Manager

Columbia

$54,657 per year

South Carolina

$53,437 per year

Assistant Store Manager

Columbia

$17.57 per hour

South Carolina

$17.82 per hour

Merchandiser

Columbia

$15.35 per hour

South Carolina

$12.46 per hour

Retail Assistant Manager

Columbia

$15.19 per hour

South Carolina

$14.67 per hour

Store Clerk

Columbia

$14.50 per hour

South Carolina

$13.94 per hour

Lead Associate

Columbia

$13.96 per hour

South Carolina

$14.35 per hour

Retail Sales Associate

Columbia

$13.25 per hour

South Carolina

$14.05 per hour

Seasonal Associate

Columbia

$13.02 per hour

South Carolina

$14.08 per hour

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Columbia

$12.92 per hour

South Carolina

$14.07 per hour

Cashier

Columbia

$12.29 per hour

South Carolina

$12.47 per hour

Job descriptions below are for educational purposes. Please refer to the employer's job description for complete details.