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One of the most common sources of confusion is Target's pay and minimum wage policy. Make sure you ask HR if you need answers to specific questions(we can give you likely answers, but nothing official), but I'd like to answer a few questions that always seem to pop up. On to the juicy details:
What is Target's minimum wage?
Unless your state or city has a higher amount it is currently $10.00 for N03. The amount is higher for different workcenters.
What does [workcenter] make?
It depends upon the paygrade. Target's TM pay scale runs from N03-N17, but only includes odd numbers. At each level there is an increase in pay.
N03 = Base pay [usually minimum wage](Cashier, Cart Attendant, Sales Floor)
N05 = Base + 25 cents (Instocks, Pricing, Brand TM)
N07 = Base + 50 cents (Flow, Backroom, Presentation, GSA)
N09 = Base + 75 cents (TPS, PA)
N11 = Base + 2.25 (Sr TPS)
N13 = Base + 3.00 (TL, APS)
N15 = Base + 4.00 (AP TL, Food TL, Sr APS)
N17 = Base + 5.00 (Sr TL, PMT, VML)
If I promote to TL, does that mean I get a $3 raise?
Only if you are currently at N03 and promoting to N13. You have to subtract the raises already in your current paygrade, since you've already earned those. Someone who promoted from N07->N13 would receive a $2.50(3.00-0.50) raise.
What would I make in [state/city]?
That depends! Everywhere has different minimum wage laws, but a quick google search will be the easiest way to find out. The answer is complicated because it depends on your workcenter, tenure, the minimum wage of the area, shift differential, key carrier status, etc.
So you can't tell me?
You can take the minimum wage, and add the increase for your paygrade. That's a pretty good idea of where it'll be. You may make a little more if you work overnight or early morning, usually a $1.00 per hour shift differential.
$1.00! How can I score some of that sweet, delicious shift differential?
Sell your soul to Target. If you work at least 3 hours between 10 PM and 8 AM(sorry 6 AM stores!) you will receive differential for the number of hours between those times. If you work early AM and work 4 AM-9 AM, you would receive 4 hours of shift differential and 1 hour without.
What happens when we change unload times?
If you are switching from early AM to a later unload process that no longer qualifies, you may see some shift differential rolled into your base pay if you worked hours between those times. If you didn't work early AM, no soup (shift diff) for you.
If I transfer to somewhere with a higher minimum wage, what happens?
If you are lower than the base pay for your paygrade in that area, you will see an increase to that base.
Does Target take away pay if I transfer to somewhere with a lower minimum wage?
You should get to keep your current wage, even if it is higher than your new area's base pay. Great success!
What happens when the minimum wage increases in my area?
The floor for your workcenter is bumped up. Any team members lower than the new base for their workcenter(see above) will see an increase. If you already make more than that, you will not see any increase.
So does that mean new team members make the same as veterans?
Probably. Target's standard procedure is to bump up the floor only, which brings newer TMs closer to vets. It is possible if you have long tenure you may be above the new floor, but less likely as minimum wage continues to climb.
Why don't increases apply to everyone? Wouldn't that be fair?
The reality is that Target is not going to pay more for payroll than it needs to. Target complies with minimum wage laws when they are higher than company-wide minimums.
So how can I make more money?
To quote my DTL: "Merit raises are not intended to be large. Promote."
I don't see that changing any time soon, especially as minimum wage goes up. I recommend cross-training.
Do you have any burning questions that aren't answered here? New insight to share? Let me know!
What is Target's minimum wage?
Unless your state or city has a higher amount it is currently $10.00 for N03. The amount is higher for different workcenters.
What does [workcenter] make?
It depends upon the paygrade. Target's TM pay scale runs from N03-N17, but only includes odd numbers. At each level there is an increase in pay.
N03 = Base pay [usually minimum wage](Cashier, Cart Attendant, Sales Floor)
N05 = Base + 25 cents (Instocks, Pricing, Brand TM)
N07 = Base + 50 cents (Flow, Backroom, Presentation, GSA)
N09 = Base + 75 cents (TPS, PA)
N11 = Base + 2.25 (Sr TPS)
N13 = Base + 3.00 (TL, APS)
N15 = Base + 4.00 (AP TL, Food TL, Sr APS)
N17 = Base + 5.00 (Sr TL, PMT, VML)
If I promote to TL, does that mean I get a $3 raise?
Only if you are currently at N03 and promoting to N13. You have to subtract the raises already in your current paygrade, since you've already earned those. Someone who promoted from N07->N13 would receive a $2.50(3.00-0.50) raise.
What would I make in [state/city]?
That depends! Everywhere has different minimum wage laws, but a quick google search will be the easiest way to find out. The answer is complicated because it depends on your workcenter, tenure, the minimum wage of the area, shift differential, key carrier status, etc.
So you can't tell me?
You can take the minimum wage, and add the increase for your paygrade. That's a pretty good idea of where it'll be. You may make a little more if you work overnight or early morning, usually a $1.00 per hour shift differential.
$1.00! How can I score some of that sweet, delicious shift differential?
Sell your soul to Target. If you work at least 3 hours between 10 PM and 8 AM(sorry 6 AM stores!) you will receive differential for the number of hours between those times. If you work early AM and work 4 AM-9 AM, you would receive 4 hours of shift differential and 1 hour without.
What happens when we change unload times?
If you are switching from early AM to a later unload process that no longer qualifies, you may see some shift differential rolled into your base pay if you worked hours between those times. If you didn't work early AM, no soup (shift diff) for you.
If I transfer to somewhere with a higher minimum wage, what happens?
If you are lower than the base pay for your paygrade in that area, you will see an increase to that base.
Does Target take away pay if I transfer to somewhere with a lower minimum wage?
You should get to keep your current wage, even if it is higher than your new area's base pay. Great success!
What happens when the minimum wage increases in my area?
The floor for your workcenter is bumped up. Any team members lower than the new base for their workcenter(see above) will see an increase. If you already make more than that, you will not see any increase.
So does that mean new team members make the same as veterans?
Probably. Target's standard procedure is to bump up the floor only, which brings newer TMs closer to vets. It is possible if you have long tenure you may be above the new floor, but less likely as minimum wage continues to climb.
Why don't increases apply to everyone? Wouldn't that be fair?
The reality is that Target is not going to pay more for payroll than it needs to. Target complies with minimum wage laws when they are higher than company-wide minimums.
So how can I make more money?
To quote my DTL: "Merit raises are not intended to be large. Promote."
I don't see that changing any time soon, especially as minimum wage goes up. I recommend cross-training.
Do you have any burning questions that aren't answered here? New insight to share? Let me know!
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