How much does Target pay?
As of Oct 26, 2026, 3493 of the 3598 open jobs Target has on Alion state a salary. The median is $46k a year, and the middle half pays $34k to $54k. The best-paid open role is Principal Engineer - AI Platform (Forward Deployed Engineering and AI Builder Experience) at $356k. Target pays about 50% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Target pay against the market
−50% Target pays about 50% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 1885 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Target pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1015 | $50k | $46k – $128k |
| Senior | 344 | $40k | $32k – $132k |
| Intern | 103 | $56k | $52k – $58k |
| Junior | 70 | $105k | $74k – $132k |
| Middle | 36 | $132k | $86k – $132k |
| Head+ | 21 | $243k | $212k – $268k |
Target pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | 1090 | $36k | $32k – $40k |
| Management | 775 | $50k | $46k – $56k |
| Administrative | 420 | $34k | $32k – $42k |
| HR | 260 | $38k | $32k – $54k |
| Sales | 253 | $52k | $48k – $128k |
| Hospitality | 183 | $40k | $34k – $40k |
| Operations | 114 | $56k | $50k – $132k |
| Customer Success | 97 | $32k | $32k – $36k |
| Early Careers | 90 | $56k | $50k – $58k |
| Field & Service | 43 | $74k | $68k – $92k |
| Finance | 30 | $132k | $132k – $171k |
| Industrial Engineering | 28 | $171k | $132k – $176k |
Target pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 154 | $132k | $105k – $171k |
| Brooklyn Park | 102 | $176k | $136k – $238k |
| Washington | 34 | $54k | $32k – $56k |
| Chicago | 32 | $54k | $52k – $54k |
| Austin | 26 | $48k | $34k – $48k |
| Pittsburgh | 25 | $32k | $32k – $48k |
| New York | 19 | $40k | $40k – $56k |
| Miami | 19 | $36k | $34k – $36k |
| San Antonio | 18 | $32k | $30k – $46k |
| Boston | 17 | $58k | $56k – $58k |
Target pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 3304 | $44k | $34k – $52k |
| Hybrid | 188 | $171k | $132k – $211k |
How pay at Target is spread
3493 of 3598 vacancies state a salary (97%). The range below is built from those 3493 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Target
Questions about pay at Target
What is the average salary at Target?
The median salary stated in Target job postings is $46k a year, across 3493 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $34k to $54k.
How much does Target pay for Legal roles?
Legal roles at Target state a median of $36k a year (1090 postings with pay, middle half $32k – $40k).
How much does Target pay for Management roles?
Management roles at Target state a median of $50k a year (775 postings with pay, middle half $46k – $56k).
How much does Target pay for Administrative roles?
Administrative roles at Target state a median of $34k a year (420 postings with pay, middle half $32k – $42k).
How much does Target pay in Minneapolis?
Jobs at Target in Minneapolis state a median of $132k a year (154 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Target?
Right now it is Principal Engineer - AI Platform (Forward Deployed Engineering and AI Builder Experience) at Target, with a stated $356k a year.
Does Target pay above the market?
Target pays about 50% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 1885 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Target publish salaries in its job postings?
97% of the open jobs Target has on Alion state a salary: 3493 of 3598.
How to cite this page
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Target salaries: median $46k across 3493 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 26, 2026, https://alion.io/company/target/salaries