How much does a cashier make in Seattle?
$44,210a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,684 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.25
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 30,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $44,210Highest 10%: $54,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $44,210 | $21.25 | |
| 75th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 90th | $54,720 | $26.31 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Bremerton, WA | $38,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $37,960 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,340 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,250 |
| Kennewick, WA | $36,610 |
| Portland, OR | $36,560 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $36,550 |
| Longview, WA | $36,350 |
| Spokane, WA | $36,290 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,010 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $35,930 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,660 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,600 |
| Sales Representative | $129,600 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $105,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $100,100 |
| Real Estate Broker | $82,790 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $82,540 |
| Sales Representative | $82,260 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $79,990 |
| Security | $77,860 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $74,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $21.25 ($44,210 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $44,210 against $32,880 nationally, 34% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $38,720, so Seattle pays 14% more.
Where does Seattle rank for cashier pay?
1 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,720 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.