Target employees working as Merchandise Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is in line with the average of Merchandise Associate professionals at Target worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Merchandise Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,519 per year (estimate) and goes up to $90,207 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Merchandise Associate at Target is $40,823 per year or $20 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $55,572 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $34,906 (25th percentile) and $48,052 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 37 salaries submitted by Target Merchandise Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $2,909 and $4,004 monthly.