The average salary for a cashier in the United States is around $32,880 per year.
Avg Salary
Cashiers earn an average yearly salary of $32,880.
Wages typically start from $24,530 and go up to $40,410.
53% below national average Updated in 2025
Cashier earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level cashier earnings begin at:
$19.43 per hour
$40,410 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level cashier earnings begin at:
$17.47 per hour
$36,330 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level cashier earnings begin at:
$15.81 per hour
$32,880 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level cashier earnings begin at:
$13.81 per hour
$28,720 per year
10th percentile
Starting level cashier earnings begin at:
$11.79 per hour
$24,530 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Cashier salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $38,880 |
| Washington | $38,720 |
| California | $37,100 |
| Colorado | $36,870 |
| Hawaii | $36,780 |
| Alaska | $36,130 |
| Vermont | $35,720 |
| Connecticut | $35,550 |
| Massachusetts | $35,520 |
| New York | $35,500 |
| Oregon | $35,300 |
| Maine | $34,930 |
| Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| Minnesota | $34,620 |
| Arizona | $34,600 |
| New Jersey | $34,590 |
| Illinois | $34,490 |
| Maryland | $34,390 |
| Montana | $34,190 |
| New Hampshire | $33,840 |
| Delaware | $33,490 |
| Utah | $31,600 |
| North Dakota | $31,460 |
| Wisconsin | $30,880 |
| Wyoming | $30,810 |
| Virginia | $30,580 |
| Florida | $30,530 |
| Missouri | $30,520 |
| Idaho | $30,370 |
| Nebraska | $30,250 |
| New Mexico | $30,120 |
| Nevada | $29,870 |
| South Dakota | $29,780 |
| Michigan | $29,740 |
| Indiana | $29,670 |
| Ohio | $29,260 |
| Texas | $29,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,220 |
| Georgia | $29,070 |
| Iowa | $28,970 |
| North Carolina | $28,880 |
| Kansas | $28,800 |
| Kentucky | $28,590 |
| Tennessee | $28,590 |
| South Carolina | $28,530 |
| Alabama | $28,250 |
| Oklahoma | $28,180 |
| Arkansas | $27,670 |
| Louisiana | $26,750 |
| Mississippi | $26,390 |
| West Virginia | $26,370 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $21,120 |
| Guam | $19,400 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,200 |
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 retail salespeople but more than baristas.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Retail salesperson salary | $35K |
| Hand sewer salary | $36K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $36K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $36K |
| Lifeguard salary | $34K |
| Cashier salary | $33K |
| Host and hostess salary | $31K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $32K |
| Barista salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)