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🛒 Cashier · BLS median $31,190

Cashier Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

The median cashier earns $31,190 a year ($14.99/hour; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024). Many cashier roles are part-time, so actual annual pay depends on hours worked; full-time and supervisory positions earn more. The calculator is pre-filled with the median; set your real hourly pay or annual figure, pick your state, and see your take-home.

● BLS median $31,190 ● State tax included ● 2026 federal data

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Cashier pay

What cashiers earn — and keep — in 2026

Cashier work is a common entry point into retail and customer service. The BLS reports a median cashier wage of $31,190 ($14.99/hour, May 2024) for full-time-equivalent pay. Because many cashiers work part-time, real annual earnings vary with hours; the top 10% earn over $39,000, and lead or head cashiers earn more.

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Hours drive your pay: If you work part-time, your real annual gross is your hourly rate × the hours you actually work. Use our hourly-to-salary calculator to convert, then enter that gross here for an accurate take-home.

Where a cashier's paycheck goes

On the $31,190 median, a single cashier pays federal income tax mostly in the 10%–12% brackets after the standard deduction, plus 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare. At this income, the standard deduction shields a large share of pay, so the effective tax rate is relatively low.

The highest-paying states for cashiers

Cashiers earn the most in states with higher minimum wages and cost of living — including Washington, California, New York, Oregon and Massachusetts. Washington pairs higher cashier pay with no state income tax.

Compare the role with other careers

See how cashier pay compares with a bartender or retail manager, or check your exact net in Texas.

Questions

Cashier Salary Calculator FAQ

How much does a cashier make in 2026?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $31,190 ($14.99/hour) for cashiers (May 2024). Because many cashier jobs are part-time, real annual pay depends on hours worked; the top 10% earn over $39,000, and lead cashiers earn more.

What is a cashier's take-home pay on $31,190?

A single cashier earning the $31,190 median takes home roughly $26,500 to $27,500 a year after federal income tax and FICA in a no-income-tax state. The standard deduction shields much of this income, keeping the effective tax rate low.

How do I calculate cashier pay if I work part-time?

Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you actually work per year (for example, $15 × 1,040 hours for 20 hours a week). Enter that gross in the calculator. Our hourly-to-salary tool can do the conversion for you.

Which states pay cashiers the most?

Cashiers earn the highest wages in higher-minimum-wage, higher-cost states including Washington, California, New York, Oregon and Massachusetts. Washington pairs strong cashier pay with no state income tax.

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Cashier wage data is taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook; tax figures from the IRS and SSA.

  • Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Cashiers (median $31,190, May 2024) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base · State departments of revenue.
  • 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026

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