California Median
$37,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.84
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $32,880
State Rank
#3 of 51
336,110 employed here
How much does a Cashier make in California?
A Cashier working in California earns a median salary of $37,100 per year, or about $17.84 per hour. That is 13% above the national median of $32,880 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $34,760 while the top 10% make $48,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,800 and $42,390 a year.
Cashier salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,760 | $16.71 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,800 | $17.21 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,100 | $17.84 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $42,390 | $20.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,950 | $23.53 |
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How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories for Cashier pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Cashier salary in other states
District of Columbia $38,880Washington $38,720Colorado $36,870Hawaii $36,780Alaska $36,130Vermont $35,720Connecticut $35,550Massachusetts $35,520New York $35,500Oregon $35,300Maine $34,930Rhode Island $34,860Minnesota $34,620Arizona $34,600New Jersey $34,590Illinois $34,490Maryland $34,390Montana $34,190New Hampshire $33,840Delaware $33,490Utah $31,600North Dakota $31,460Wisconsin $30,880Wyoming $30,810Virginia $30,580Florida $30,530Missouri $30,520Idaho $30,370Nebraska $30,250New Mexico $30,120Nevada $29,870South Dakota $29,780Michigan $29,740Indiana $29,670Ohio $29,260Texas $29,230Pennsylvania $29,220Georgia $29,070Iowa $28,970North Carolina $28,880Kansas $28,800Kentucky $28,590Tennessee $28,590South Carolina $28,530Alabama $28,250Oklahoma $28,180Arkansas $27,670Louisiana $26,750Mississippi $26,390West Virginia $26,370
Working as a Cashier in California
Nationally, about 3,089,000 people work as Cashiers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($37,100) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cashier make in California?
The median Cashier salary in California is $37,100 per year, or about $17.84 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,760 at the entry level to $48,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Cashiers about 13% more than the national median of $32,880. California ranks 3rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Cashiers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $37,100 a year. About 336,110 Cashiers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Cashier salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.