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$18.32
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12%
Above national average
Average $18.32
Low $9.25
High $27.95
Salary estimated from 75 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: August 10, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for General Merchandise Clerk in Target
May 24, 2021
It was good at first...
General Merchandise Expert
Columbus, OH
Once you start it's really good, but it doesn't take long before the reality kicks in. The pay is really good but everything else....ehh. The schedule is flexible but they still tend to over work you to where you could possibly only have 1 day off a week. Honestly if it wasn't for the bad management,...Show more
July 12, 2026
Just a job
General Merchandise
Casselberry, FL
It's a fun job, but they work you! It's retail, so expect to do a lot of work and have to finish it in a very fast or unreasonable time expectation. And they only give raises once a year, and it's not much... ...Show more
July 1, 2026
Good job and fair pay
General Merchandise Expert
All depends on your management as to whether your gonna like your time or not and since hours aren’t guaranteed it’s very likely to make less money long term but more per hour
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How much does a General Merchandise Clerk make at Target in the United States?
Average Target General Merchandise Clerk hourly pay in the United States is approximately $18.32, which is 12% above the national average.
Salary estimated from 75 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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