How much does a cashier make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $15.81 an hour or $2,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.81
- Average (mean)
- $33,180
- Jobs
- 3,089,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,530 | $11.79 | |
| 25th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| Median | $32,880 | $15.81 | |
| 75th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| 90th | $40,410 | $19.43 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $38,880 |
| Washington | $38,720 |
| California | $37,100 |
| Colorado | $36,870 |
| Hawaii | $36,780 |
| Alaska | $36,130 |
| Vermont | $35,720 |
| Connecticut | $35,550 |
| Massachusetts | $35,520 |
| New York | $35,500 |
| Oregon | $35,300 |
| Maine | $34,930 |
| Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| Minnesota | $34,620 |
| Arizona | $34,600 |
| New Jersey | $34,590 |
| Illinois | $34,490 |
| Maryland | $34,390 |
| Montana | $34,190 |
| New Hampshire | $33,840 |
| Delaware | $33,490 |
| Utah | $31,600 |
| North Dakota | $31,460 |
| Wisconsin | $30,880 |
| Wyoming | $30,810 |
| Virginia | $30,580 |
| Florida | $30,530 |
| Missouri | $30,520 |
| Idaho | $30,370 |
| Nebraska | $30,250 |
| New Mexico | $30,120 |
| Nevada | $29,870 |
| South Dakota | $29,780 |
| Michigan | $29,740 |
| Indiana | $29,670 |
| Ohio | $29,260 |
| Texas | $29,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,220 |
| Georgia | $29,070 |
| Iowa | $28,970 |
| North Carolina | $28,880 |
| Kansas | $28,800 |
| Kentucky | $28,590 |
| Tennessee | $28,590 |
| South Carolina | $28,530 |
| Alabama | $28,250 |
| Oklahoma | $28,180 |
| Arkansas | $27,670 |
| Louisiana | $26,750 |
| Mississippi | $26,390 |
| West Virginia | $26,370 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $44,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $42,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,270 |
| Kahului, HI | $39,010 |
| Boulder, CO | $38,520 |
| Napa, CA | $38,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,440 |
| Bozeman, MT | $38,130 |
| Bremerton, WA | $38,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $37,960 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,810 |
| Denver, CO | $37,620 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,390 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $37,340 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,340 |
In other countries
Cashier belongs to the international group "Cashiers and ticket clerks".
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- Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$36,220
- Counter and Rental Clerk$41,300
- Parts Salesperson$38,630
- Retail Salesperson$35,410
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $15.81 ($32,880 a year).
How much does a cashier make a month?
About $2,740 a month before tax, based on a median of $32,880 a year.
How much does a cashier make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,530 or less a year ($11.79 an hour); the top 10% make $40,410 or more.
Which state pays cashiers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $38,880 a year, followed by Washington ($38,720) and California ($37,100).
Which city pays cashiers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $44,210 a year.
How many cashiers are there in the United States?
About 3,089,410 people work as cashiers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.