How much does a cashier make in New York?
$35,500a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in New York. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 158,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,600Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $44,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,600 | $15.67 | |
| 25th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| 90th | $44,850 | $21.56 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $35,950 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,000 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,770 |
| Albany, NY | $34,290 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 7. Vermont | $35,720 |
| 8. Connecticut | $35,550 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $35,520 |
| 10. New York | $35,500 |
| 11. Oregon | $35,300 |
| 12. Maine | $34,930 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).
Do cashiers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,500 against $32,880 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for cashier pay?
New York ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays cashiers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $35,950 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.