How much does a cashier make in Albany?
$34,290a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $16.49 an hour or $2,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.49
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,290Highest 10%: $38,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| 75th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 90th | $38,280 | $18.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| New York, NY | $35,950 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,000 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,770 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,850 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,850 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $33,470 |
| Utica, NY | $33,070 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,040 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,920 |
| Elmira, NY | $32,790 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $114,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $97,820 |
| Security | $80,820 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $73,560 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $71,960 |
| Sales Representative | $70,360 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $70,110 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $68,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $56,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $16.49 ($34,290 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $34,290 against $32,880 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,500, so Albany pays 3% less.
Where does Albany rank for cashier pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,280 or more.
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.