Median Salary
$32,880
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$15.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$40,410
entry level starts ~$24,530
Pay Grade
D
low pay · 3,089,000 employed
How much does a Cashier make?
The median pay for a Cashier in the United States is $32,880 per year — about $15.81 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $24,530, while the most experienced Cashiers in the top 10% earn $40,410.
That is $28,510 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Cashier salary range by percentile
Half of all Cashiers earn between $28,720 and $36,330 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,530 | $11.79 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $28,720 | $13.81 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $32,880 | $15.81 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $36,330 | $17.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $40,410 | $19.43 |
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Highest-paying states for Cashier
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Cashier pay at $38,880 a year, followed by Washington ($38,720) and California ($37,100). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $26,370 — a gap of $12,510 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Cashier salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $38,880Washington $38,720California $37,100Colorado $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
Workforce and education
About 3,089,000 people work as Cashiers in the United States. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cashier make in the United States?
The median Cashier salary in the United States is $32,880 per year, or about $15.81 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $24,530, while the top 10% of earners make $40,410 or more.
How does Cashier pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of D (low pay), the Cashier median of $32,880 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Cashiers the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Cashiers, with a median salary of $38,880 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Cashier?
Becoming a Cashier typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Cashiers work in the United States?
About 3,089,000 people were employed as Cashiers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.