How much does a cashier make in Portland?
$36,210a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $17.41 an hour or $3,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.41
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,120Median: $36,210Highest 10%: $41,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,120 | $14.96 | |
| 25th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 75th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $41,050 | $19.74 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Lewiston, ME | $35,280 |
| Bangor, ME | $32,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $103,100 |
| Sales Engineer | $102,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $87,670 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $68,370 |
| Sales Representative | $66,390 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,950 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,680 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,150 |
| Security | $58,700 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $56,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $17.41 ($36,210 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,210 against $32,880 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $34,930, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for cashier pay?
35 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,050 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.