Average salary, compensation, and wages for Cashiers in the United StatesMany cashiers start at the Federal minimum wage, which was $5.15 an hour in 2003. Some State laws set the minimum wage higher, and establishments must pay at least that amount. Wages tend to be higher in areas in which there is intense competition for workers. Median hourly earnings of cashiers, except gaming in 2002 were $7.41. The middle 50 percent earned between $6.51 and $8.73 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $5.86, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $10.97 an hour. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of cashiers in 2002 were as follows:
Benefits for full-time cashiers tend to be better than those for cashiers working part time. In addition to typical benefits, those working in retail establishments often receive discounts on purchases, and cashiers in restaurants may receive free or low-cost meals. Some employers also offer employee stock-option plans and education-reimbursement plans. More information on Cashiers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Cashiers occupation Number of Cashiers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Cashiers Working conditions for Cashiers Significant points for Cashiers Training requirements for Cashiers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |