Target employees working as Merchandise Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 25 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 $59,470 per year (estimate) and goes up to $90,067 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Merchandise Associate at Target is $40,720 per year or $20 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $55,523 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $34,788 (25th percentile) and $47,973 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 36 salaries submitted by Target Merchandise Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $2,899 and $3,998 monthly.