How much does a cashier make in Columbus?
$26,980a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $12.97 an hour or $2,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.97
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 368 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,250Median: $26,980Highest 10%: $31,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,250 | $10.22 | |
| 25th | $22,710 | $10.92 | |
| Median | $26,980 | $12.97 | |
| 75th | $28,780 | $13.84 | |
| 90th | $31,800 | $15.29 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Atlanta, GA | $30,010 |
| Gainesville, GA | $29,320 |
| Savannah, GA | $29,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $28,440 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,310 |
| Rome, GA | $28,280 |
| Hinesville, GA | $28,140 |
| Athens, GA | $28,130 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $28,000 |
| Macon, GA | $27,820 |
| Brunswick, GA | $27,810 |
| Dalton, GA | $27,260 |
| Albany, GA | $27,090 |
| Valdosta, GA | $26,470 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $69,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,680 |
| Sales Representative | $63,180 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $60,560 |
| Security | $51,140 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $38,640 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $37,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $37,440 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $35,180 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $12.97 ($26,980 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $26,980 against $32,880 nationally, 18% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $29,070, so Columbus pays 7% less.
Where does Columbus rank for cashier pay?
368 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $31,800 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.