Target employees working as General Merchandise Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1605 ratings. This is in line with the average of General Merchandise Associate professionals at Target worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a General Merchandise Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,462 per year (estimate) and goes up to $90,046 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a General Merchandise Associate at Target is $47,279 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $66,805 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $39,953 (25th percentile) and $56,821 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 527 salaries submitted by Target General Merchandise Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
General Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $19 and $27 per hour.
General Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $3,329 and $4,735 monthly.