1,250+ Retail Jobs in Miami, FL

Observed local wage data for retail salespersons shows about $16.50/hour at the median, $17.70/hour at the mean, and roughly $13.50 to $21.00/hour from the 25th to 75th percentiles. Proxy posting data is a different signal: hourly ads center on about $15 to $19 / hour, while salary-posted roles center on about $55k to $80k, which likely reflects a mix that includes supervisors and specialist roles.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 811 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $31,720 at the 25th percentile, $35,890 at the median and $40,820 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of October 16, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Balanced market | next 3-6 months

Miami is a balanced retail market right now: there is plenty of hiring activity, but much of it is entry-level, on-site, or seasonal. We observed more than 1,700 postings across more than 400 companies in the last 90 days, and Florida retail postings were up 9.6% year over year in September 2026. At the same time, Florida retail employment was essentially flat year over year and Miami metro unemployment was 3.7% in August 2026, so this looks more like replacement and holiday hiring than a broad expansion.

Best positioned: Candidates with recent store-floor experience in customer service, POS, cash handling, inventory management, or merchandising have the best odds right now.

Main caution: Do not mistake a busy posting market for strong purchasing power: local retail median pay was about $16.50 an hour while Miami's cost of living remains roughly 16% above the national average.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 1,286 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Macy's, Inc.: 104 open roles
2. Five Below, Inc.: 41 open roles
3. Goodwill South Florida: 36 open roles
4. Bath & Body Works: 35 open roles
5. SKECHERS USA, Inc.: 32 open roles
6. JCPenney Co.: 30 open roles
7. The TJX Companies, Inc.: 28 open roles
8. AutoZone, Inc.: 25 open roles
9. EssilorLuxottica: 18 open roles
10. Coach: 17 open roles

Where the openings are

• Miami: 369
• Aventura: 111
• Sunrise: 103
• Fort Lauderdale: 88
• Pembroke Pines: 64
• Miami Beach: 45
• Coral Springs: 44
• Hialeah: 43

Work arrangement

on-site 1,223 (99%), remote 7 (1%), hybrid 5 (0%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is concentrated in high-volume store-floor hiring rather than flexible office-style roles. We observed more than 1,700 postings across more than 400 companies in the last 90 days, hiring is fragmented across employers, about 70% of openings are entry level, and about 95% or more are on-site. The category mix is also specific: about 75% of sampled postings came from retail, about 10% from retail apparel and fashion, about 5% from department, clothing and shoe stores, and about 5% from nonprofit organizations. Among the most active local employers were Macy's, Spirit Halloween, Five Below, and Goodwill South Florida, while broader local hiring signals also point to Publix, Walmart, Target, and Ross Stores. The near-term pulse is seasonal. Macy's named Miami as a hiring market for Macy's and Bloomingdale's, local Macy's Dadeland roles included sales associate, customer service, recovery, and café cashier work, and an in-person hiring event was set for October 22.

• Seasonal department and mall retail (high): Holiday hiring is visible in Macy's and Bloomingdale's activity, with Miami specifically named and store-floor and cashier-adjacent roles listed locally.
• Value and seasonal chains (high): Spirit Halloween and Five Below are among the most active recent employers, which favors faster-turn hiring cycles and practical, availability-driven screening.
• Grocery and big-box staples (moderate): Publix, Walmart, Target, and Ross Stores show up as consistent local retail hirers, making them practical targets for steady, repeat openings.
• Nonprofit thrift retail (moderate): Goodwill South Florida appears among the most active local employers, which can be a solid bridge for candidates re-entering work or rebuilding recent experience.

Where to focus: Focus first on repeat-hiring chains with multiple local stores, then use seasonal openings to get in the door and compete for permanent roles.

Roles worth searching next

• Guest services or front desk agent: It uses the same customer service, POS, cash handling, and issue-resolution routines that local retail employers emphasize.
• Inventory or receiving coordinator: A good bridge if your experience already leans toward inventory management and merchandising rather than pure selling.
• Patient access or medical front desk: This pivot transfers customer service and payment collection skills, and healthcare employment nationally was up 1.9% year over year in September 2026.
• Bank teller or branch service representative: This is a skills match for cash handling and customer-facing accuracy, but Florida financial activities employment was down 2.0% year over year in August 2026, so it is a more selective adjacent lane.

What postings ask for

• Inventory management (table_stakes | immediate): Inventory management appears in about 35% of local retail postings, making it one of the clearest screening skills. Who: Everyone, especially stock, replenishment, and back-of-house heavy candidates.
• Customer service (table_stakes | immediate): Customer service shows up repeatedly in local signals and in about 25% of sampled postings. Who: Entry-level candidates and career switchers.
• POS systems (differentiator | immediate): South Florida signals highlight POS operation, and pairing it with drawer accuracy makes you more credible for cashier, recovery, and service-desk work. Who: Entry-level candidates who need to look job-ready fast.
• Cash handling (table_stakes | immediate): Cash handling appears in about 20% of local postings and pairs directly with cashier and service-counter work. Who: Anyone targeting cashier, front-end, or mixed service roles.
• Merchandising and visual merchandising (differentiator | near-term): Merchandising appears in about 25% of postings and visual merchandising in about 15%, which matters if you want to move beyond pure checkout work. Who: Mid-career candidates and career switchers with floor-set or presentation experience.
• Loss prevention (differentiator | near-term): Loss prevention shows up in about 10% of local postings and helps mid-career candidates prove shrink-control value. Who: Candidates pursuing key-holder, supervisor, or specialty-store work.

Questions about this market

What do Retail roles pay in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

Observed local wage data for retail salespersons shows about $16.50/hour at the median, $17.70/hour at the mean, and roughly $13.50 to $21.00/hour from the 25th to 75th percentiles. Proxy posting data is a different signal: hourly ads center on about $15 to $19 / hour, while salary-posted roles center on about $55k to $80k, which likely reflects a mix that includes supervisors and specialist roles. For most floor roles, pay is workable but not generous in this metro. Miami's cost of living remains roughly 16% above the national average, and the local home price index was up 3.5% year over year, so entry-level retail pay can feel tight unless hours are steady.

Where is demand for Retail roles in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL concentrated?

Real opportunity is concentrated in high-volume store-floor hiring rather than flexible office-style roles. We observed more than 1,700 postings across more than 400 companies in the last 90 days, hiring is fragmented across employers, about 70% of openings are entry level, and about 95% or more are on-site. The category mix is also specific: about 75% of sampled postings came from retail, about 10% from retail apparel and fashion, about 5% from department, clothing and shoe stores, and about 5% from nonprofit organizations. Among the most active local employers were Macy's, Spirit Halloween, Five Below, and Goodwill South Florida, while broader local hiring signals also point to Publix, Walmart, Target, and Ross Stores. The near-term pulse is seasonal. Macy's named Miami as a hiring market for Macy's and Bloomingdale's, local Macy's Dadeland roles included sales associate, customer service, recovery, and café cashier work, and an in-person hiring event was set for October 22.

Which employers are hiring the most Retail talent in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

Recent postings show the most activity from Macy's (more than 75 postings), Spirit Halloween (more than 50 postings), Five Below, Inc. (more than 40 postings), Goodwill South Florida (more than 30 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

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