Research Summary. Using a combination of public government and company data as well as data gathered from thousands of job postings, the Zippia data team has created average salary estimates for jobs across the US. Using that data set, the team has identified the types of cashiers that are the highest paid based on their average annual salaries.
Here is a summary of our findings for the highest-paying types of cashiers:
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Check Cashier is the highest-paid type of cashier with an average salary of $32,415 and an average hourly rate of $15.58.
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The second highest-paying type of cashier is fast food cashier, with an average salary of $31,913.
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The average cashier salary is $28,144 per year, and the average hourly pay is $13.53.
Table Of Contents: Background | Table | Methodology | FAQs
Background
Choosing a career path can be difficult, and while pay shouldn’t be the only thing you consider in your decision, it is a significant factor. So if you’d like to work as a cashier, it helps to have an idea of what the highest-paid types of cashiers are so that you can plan your career progression.
Here are the top salaries for different types of cashiers:
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Check Cashier
Average Salary: $32,415
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Fast Food Cashier
Average Salary: $31,913
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Head Cashier
Average Salary: $31,143
A head cashier is responsible for handling customer’s payments efficiently and accurately. Head cashiers assist their colleagues in operating cashier’s equipment and customer transactions. Their duties also include attending to a customer’s inquiry about a product, processing the replacement of defective items, managing customer complaints, generating daily sales reports, monitoring supplies and inventories, ensuring enough cash for each register, and keeping all the register areas clean and organized. A head cashier should maintain exceptional customer service at all times to provide the best services and experience for the customers.
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Service Counter Cashier
Average Salary: $29,932
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Cashier/Merchandiser
Average Salary: $29,768
Below is a full table of the average pay for various cashier that pay the most followed by a more detailed explanation of our methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Cashiers
| Rank | Job Title | Average Salary |
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| 1 | Check Cashier | |
| 2 | Fast Food Cashier | |
| 3 | Head Cashier | |
| 4 | Service Counter Cashier | |
| 5 | Cashier/Merchandiser | |
| 6 | Seasonal Cashier | |
| 7 | Cashier Associate | |
| 8 | Retail Cashier | |
| 9 | Cage Cashier | |
| 10 | Service Cashier | |
| 11 | Food Service/Cashier | |
| 12 | Box Office, Cashier | |
| 13 | Customer Service Associate/Cashier | |
| 14 | Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | |
| 15 | Concession Cashier | |
| 16 | Sales Associate And Cashier | |
| 17 | Retail Sales Associate/Cashier | |
| 18 | Front End Cashier | |
| 19 | Center Aisle Cashier | |
| 20 | Cashier/Host |
Methodology
Zippia uses publicly published information from government sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create its salary estimates.
Our data science team also checks job postings and company-published resources for additional up-to-date salary information for cashiers.
Once they’ve gathered the data, the team calculates a weighted average for each job title they’re estimating a salary for. For more details on our salary estimates, you can read the detailed methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Cashier Jobs FAQs
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What is the highest-paid cashier job?
The highest-paid cashier job is a check cashier. Check Cashiers earn an average salary of $32,415, which is $ 15.58 hourly.
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What is a good salary for a cashier?
A good salary for a cashier is $28,144 or more. The average cashier salary is $28,144, so those making at least $28,144 are earning above-average paychecks.
Keep in mind, however, that the average cashier salary does fluctuate based on location, as companies will adjust their pay scales based on the cost of living in that area. Research what the average salary is in your area for someone of your expertise and experience level to get a more accurate view on how well you’re being paid.
In addition, if you’re just starting your career as a cashier, the average entry level salary is $24,757, so don’t base your opinion of your salary on the $28,144 average, as this includes all cashiers of all skill and experience levels.
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Do Cashier jobs pay well?
No, cashier jobs don’t pay well. As in any industry, some cashier jobs pay better than others, but the average cashier salary of $28,144 is times the average national salary of about $44,225 per year.
In addition to this, many cashier jobs have high earning potential, with the top 10% of cashiers earning $39,902 a year on average.
Cashiers’ salaries will fluctuate based on their experience level, industry, and location, so pay attention to these factors when you’re looking for a job as a cashier. Do your research on the going rate for a cashier in your area with your expertise, and don’t be afraid to negotiate your salary based on that information.
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Where do cashiers get paid the most?
Cashiers get paid the most in Maine. In Maine, cashiers earn an average annual salary of $32,244 and an average hourly wage of $15.50.
Following ME, the states with the highest-paid cashiers are New Hampshire, New York, and Connecticut, with average annual salaries of $30,903, $32,979, and $32,276 respectively.
The cities with the highest-paid cashier salaries are:
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Washington, DC – $34,476
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New York, NY – $32,926
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San Francisco, CA – $32,679
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Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
