How Much Does TJ Maxx Pay? Hourly Wages by Role
Average hourly pay
$12.31 – $33.20/hr
Employees of TJX Companies, the parent of T.J. Maxx, report an average of $19.25/hr to Payscale, with a reported range of $12.31 – $33.20/hr. Store pay varies by role and state.
T.J. Maxx is part of TJX Companies, and the Payscale data used here is filed under the parent company. That matters for how to read the numbers. TJX also operates other store brands and its own distribution and support operations, so the reported average blends more than T.J. Maxx sales floors.
The reported range is wide, from $12.31/hr to $33.20/hr, and the top of it is unlikely to describe a typical store job. Treat the figures here as a loose guide. The BLS figures, shown through O*NET OnLine, are national medians for each occupation across all employers and are not T.J. Maxx pay. TJX does not publish a current store wage range that this page can cite, so use the job posting for the rate.
Estimates by source
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| BLS median for retail salespersons (all U.S. employers) | $17.03/hr |
How much does T.J. Maxx pay per hour?
The employee-reported average for TJX Companies is $19.25/hr. That is above the national median for retail salespersons, $17.03/hr, but several things could account for the difference. The sample is small and self-selected, and it may include supervisory, distribution or corporate hourly roles that pay more than store work.
For a person applying to a store, a more realistic comparison is the pay for a similar job at other retailers in your area. The tables below give national and state benchmarks to work from.
Store job benchmarks across all employers
A T.J. Maxx store has sales associates who work the floor and register, people who process and put out merchandise, and supervisors who run areas of the store. These BLS medians cover similar occupations at every U.S. employer.
National benchmarks (all employers, BLS via O*NET OnLine)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cashiers (U.S. median, all employers) | $15.81/hr |
| Stockers and order fillers (U.S. median, all employers) | $17.95/hr |
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers (U.S. median, all employers) | $23.33/hr |
Sources: O*NET OnLine: Cashiers summary; O*NET OnLine: Stockers and order fillers summary; O*NET OnLine: First-line supervisors of retail sales workers summary
Merchandise processing and put-out work is closest to the stockers and order fillers row. Floor and register work is closest to retail salespersons and cashiers. Team leads and managers are closest to the supervisor row, which is well above the others.
T.J. Maxx pay by state
Wage levels differ a great deal across the country. The table shows cashier pay across all employers in four states, including the low and high ends of each state's reported range.
Cashier pay by state (all employers, BLS via O*NET OnLine)
| Item | Typical range | Average | Relative price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers, California (typical, 10th-90th percentile) | $16.71 – $23.53/hr | $17.84/hr | |
| Cashiers, Texas (typical, 10th-90th percentile) | $10.62 – $17.78/hr | $14.06/hr | |
| Cashiers, New York (typical, 10th-90th percentile) | $15.67 – $21.56/hr | $17.07/hr | |
| Cashiers, Mississippi (typical, 10th-90th percentile) | $9.73 – $16.22/hr | $12.69/hr |
Sources: O*NET OnLine: Cashiers wages in California; O*NET OnLine: Cashiers wages in Texas; O*NET OnLine: Cashiers wages in New York; O*NET OnLine: Cashiers wages in Mississippi
A T.J. Maxx in California or New York operates in a higher-paying market than one in Texas or Mississippi. A posting in a low-wage state may sit nearer the bottom of the TJX range, while a posting in a high-wage state may sit nearer the middle or above.
What affects T.J. Maxx pay
- The brand and the role. TJX operates several store brands, and the distribution centers and corporate offices are separate from stores. Check which location the posting is for.
- Full-time or part-time status. Terms can differ, so ask about hours and benefits eligibility.
- Experience and shift. Some roles may pay more for experience or for less convenient hours.
- State and city. Local pay conditions have a strong effect on the starting rate.
Questions to ask before you accept
- What is the hourly rate for this specific store and role?
- How many hours per week should a new employee expect?
- When is the first pay review?
- Is this a T.J. Maxx store position, or a position at another TJX business?
Frequently asked questions
How much does T.J. Maxx pay an hour?
TJX employees report an average of $19.25/hr to Payscale. A specific store job depends on role and state, so check the posting.
Is T.J. Maxx pay the same as TJX pay?
T.J. Maxx is one TJX business. The reported figure covers TJX Companies and may include other brands and non-store roles.
Does T.J. Maxx pay more than other retailers?
The reported average is above the national median for retail salespersons, but the sample is small and mixed, so do not read it as a store wage. Compare postings in your area.
How much do T.J. Maxx cashiers make?
T.J. Maxx does not publish a figure for that role that this page can cite. Cashier medians across all employers are shown in the state table above.
Where can I find the real pay for a T.J. Maxx job?
Use the careers site, open the posting for your store and look for a rate or range. Ask the recruiter to confirm it.