Cashier Salary in Virginia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Cashiers in Virginia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$30,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $32,880
State Rank
#26 of 51
83,890 employed here

How much does a Cashier make in Virginia?

A Cashier working in Virginia earns a median salary of $30,580 per year, or about $14.70 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $32,880 for this occupation.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $27,040 while the top 10% make $37,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,460 and $35,000 a year.

Cashier salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,040$13.00
25th percentile (early career)$28,460$13.68
50th percentile (median)$30,580$14.70
75th percentile (experienced)$35,000$16.83
90th percentile (top earners)$37,450$18.00

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Cashier pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$38,880
2Washington$38,720
3California$37,100
4Colorado$36,870
5Hawaii$36,780

Working as a Cashier in Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($30,580) 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 Virginia?
The median Cashier salary in Virginia is $30,580 per year, or about $14.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,040 at the entry level to $37,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Cashiers about 7% less than the national median of $32,880. Virginia ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Cashiers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $30,580 a year. About 83,890 Cashiers are employed in Virginia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.