How much does a cashier make in Kentucky?
$28,590a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Kentucky. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,720Median: $28,590Highest 10%: $35,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,720 | $10.44 | |
| 25th | $24,080 | $11.58 | |
| Median | $28,590 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $31,490 | $15.14 | |
| 90th | $35,550 | $17.09 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $30,560 |
| Lexington, KY | $29,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $29,170 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,550 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $28,540 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $28,270 |
| Clarksville, TN | $28,230 |
| Owensboro, KY | $27,870 |
| Huntington, WV | $27,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 40. Iowa | $28,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $28,880 |
| 42. Kansas | $28,800 |
| 43. Kentucky | $28,590 |
| 44. Tennessee | $28,590 |
| 45. South Carolina | $28,530 |
| 46. Alabama | $28,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $13.75 ($28,590 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $28,590 against $32,880 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for cashier pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays cashiers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $30,560 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.