The average wage for a cashier in the United States is around $13.11 per hour.
Avg Wage
Cashiers earn an average hourly wage of $13.11.
Salaries typically start from $8.93 per hour and go up to $16.94 per hour.
61% below national average Updated in 2021
Cashier earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Cashier salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $31,230 |
| Washington | $30,500 |
| California | $29,920 |
| Massachusetts | $29,860 |
| Colorado | $29,350 |
| New York | $29,280 |
| Alaska | $29,210 |
| Hawaii | $29,080 |
| Oregon | $29,080 |
| North Dakota | $28,880 |
| Arizona | $28,820 |
| Connecticut | $28,700 |
| Maine | $28,650 |
| Vermont | $28,580 |
| New Jersey | $28,560 |
| Rhode Island | $28,500 |
| Minnesota | $28,290 |
| Maryland | $27,960 |
| Illinois | $27,030 |
| New Hampshire | $24,150 |
| Delaware | $23,940 |
| Wisconsin | $23,940 |
| Utah | $23,870 |
| Nebraska | $23,740 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $23,670 |
| Michigan | $23,650 |
| Iowa | $23,450 |
| New Mexico | $23,360 |
| Missouri | $23,310 |
| Arkansas | $23,300 |
| Montana | $23,300 |
| Wyoming | $23,240 |
| Virginia | $23,200 |
| Idaho | $23,190 |
| South Dakota | $23,150 |
| Nevada | $23,020 |
| Indiana | $23,000 |
| Florida | $22,970 |
| Texas | $22,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,930 |
| Ohio | $22,790 |
| Kansas | $22,740 |
| Tennessee | $22,730 |
| North Carolina | $22,680 |
| Oklahoma | $22,680 |
| Kentucky | $22,540 |
| South Carolina | $22,530 |
| Alabama | $22,380 |
| Georgia | $22,290 |
| West Virginia | $22,160 |
| Louisiana | $20,490 |
| Guam | $19,240 |
| Mississippi | $18,580 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,850 |
How do cashier salaries compare to similar careers?
Cashiers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than vehicle cleaners but more than hosts and hostesses.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $29K |
| Nail technician salary | $29K |
| Housekeeper salary | $29K |
| Food server salary | $26K |
| Lifeguard salary | $26K |
| Cashier salary | $27K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $24K |
| Host and hostess salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)