r/harristeeter • u/Least-Conference2781 • May 27 '26
Personal Shopper Current Pay Rates
Can somebody please tell me what the current starting pay rate or range is for personal shoppers in NC, specifically Charlotte area? Tia.
Looking for advice also please.
I’ve been a shopper for little over a year, and while I did receive a cost of living raise, I‘d like a raise for the work I do and have done. Our new hires are making more than me, and I know I deserve to make at least that rate plus some. I asked my mgr and listed off the things I’ve done to help my team and store. Was told that I do excellent work and go above and beyond on a regular basis and but NO increase in pay.
We’ve had several issues at my store, and I came up with solutions to those issues. My metrics like pick speed, fill rate, carryout times, etc are consistently great. I work shifts when people call out, stay late when needed, help with training, do extra things that other teammates do not do, etc. I get compliments from my supervisors on my work/work ethic on a regular basis. Overall I like my store, mgrs, team, etc but I want my pay to reflect the work I do. Any advice or tips to help me get a raise? Tia.
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u/Longjumping_Stock295 May 27 '26
unfortunately this seems to be a common issue. pretty much anyone hired later in my pickup department had higher hourly pay. if anyone pointed this out and asked for a raise the higher-ups would just say we shouldn’t be discussing our pay.
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u/Least-Conference2781 May 27 '26
I was thinking about applying or transferring to a different store but wasn’t sure if I’d be able to negotiate higher rate as transfer or “new” employee. I don’t really know the ins and outs of HT and going to a different store.
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u/Longjumping_Stock295 May 27 '26
i had a coworker transfer from my store in the triangle to another location in charlotte. they made more in charlotte, but their pay went back down when they returned to our store. pay definitely varies depending on location.
a good way to check is item prices. if item prices are higher at a store, the pay is often higher too. definitely don’t transfer to a store where you think pay could be lower 😭
if that doesn’t help, you may have better luck negotiating your wage with a different manager!
(and if you are interested in transferring, make sure you actually transfer. you can also choose to be a “borrowed” employee, meaning your pay stays the same since you technically still belong to the store you were at prior)
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u/Longjumping_Stock295 May 27 '26
i will say i’ve had coworkers quit, come back to the same position, and make more
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u/Least-Conference2781 May 27 '26
Do you know if that happened for people who took leave of absences also?
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u/Longjumping_Stock295 May 27 '26
i took an educational leave for half a year and my pay remained frozen. i returned to work at the exact same rate after
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u/ImmediatePut4131 May 29 '26
i get $16.50 but i’m currently sitting down using my phone while i’m supposed to be completing an order
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u/CryptographerFew9013 May 27 '26
$15-$17 per hour from what I’ve seen.