O’Reilly and AutoZone are two of the most popular automotive parts stores in the United States. Both stores offer a wide variety of parts and accessories for all types of vehicles. But which store pays its employees more?
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. is a publicly traded company that operates more than 5,000 stores in the United States. The company reported $8.2 billion in sales in 2018 and employs more than 70,000 people. O’Reilly store managers earn an average salary of $60,000 per year, while assistant managers earn an average salary of $50,000 per year.
AutoZone is the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the United States. The company operates more than 5,700 stores in the United States and employs more than 70,000 people.
AutoZone reported sales of $11.6 billion in 2018. Store managers at AutoZone earn an average salary of $59,000 per year, while assistant managers earn an average salary of $49,000 per year.
Based on the data from both companies’ 2018 annual reports, it appears that O’Reilly pays its store managers slightly more than AutoZone does. However, when comparing assistant manager salaries, AutoZone comes out ahead by $1,000 per year on average.
