How much does a cashier make in Washington?
$35,470a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.05 an hour or $2,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.05
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 50,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,330Median: $35,470Highest 10%: $44,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| Median | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 75th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $44,710 | $21.50 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.05 ($35,470 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $35,470 against $32,880 nationally, 8% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $38,880, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for cashier pay?
52 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,710 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.