How much does a cashier make in California?
$37,100a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in California. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,092 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 336,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,760Median: $37,100Highest 10%: $48,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| Median | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 90th | $48,950 | $23.53 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $42,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,270 |
| Napa, CA | $38,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,440 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,390 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,080 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,980 |
| Sacramento, CA | $36,790 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $36,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,490 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,340 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,150 |
| Yuba City, CA | $35,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,700 |
| Hanford, CA | $35,420 |
| Merced, CA | $35,340 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,270 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,220 |
| Chico, CA | $35,210 |
| El Centro, CA | $35,090 |
| Redding, CA | $34,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $38,880 |
| 2. Washington | $38,720 |
| 3. California | $37,100 |
| 4. Colorado | $36,870 |
| 5. Hawaii | $36,780 |
| 6. Alaska | $36,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.84 ($37,100 a year).
Do cashiers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $37,100 against $32,880 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for cashier pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays cashiers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $42,960 a year.
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.