How much does a cashier make in Madison?
$34,550a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,730Median: $34,550Highest 10%: $40,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,730 | $12.37 | |
| 25th | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $40,300 | $19.38 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $35,760 |
| Duluth, MN | $33,020 |
| Kenosha, WI | $32,380 |
| Appleton, WI | $31,610 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $31,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $31,240 |
| La Crosse, WI | $30,900 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $30,780 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $30,550 |
| Wausau, WI | $30,480 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $30,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $30,380 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $30,230 |
| Racine, WI | $29,970 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $119,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $98,620 |
| Sales Representative | $90,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,700 |
| Security | $74,950 |
| Real Estate Broker | $66,680 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $65,840 |
| Sales Representative | $65,400 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $63,840 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $62,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $16.61 ($34,550 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $34,550 against $32,880 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $30,880, so Madison pays 12% more.
Where does Madison rank for cashier pay?
78 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,300 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.