The New York Times has examined Apple's retail employees, from their interviews to training and paychecks. In fact, much of the article focuses on the earnings of sales staff.
While many sales-level employees earn more than those in comparable positions with competitors, they generate more in sales, too. The Times figured that Apple's retail employees pull in US$473,000 in revenue each on average. By contrast, the National Retail Federation notes that the average per-employee revenue in electronics and appliance stores is $206,000.
The Times implies that the average sala
