Bagger Salary in the United States

How much does a Bagger make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bagger in the United States is $28,297 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Bagger's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $32,169
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $26,466 to $30,324
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,799
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Bagger Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $30,324 $2,527 $583 $15
Average $28,297 $2,358 $544 $14
25th Percentile $26,466 $2,206 $509 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Bagger Salaries

A Bagger's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Bagger Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Bagger's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $28,160
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $28,358
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $28,811
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $28,902
  • Expert (over 8 years): $28,963
Levels Salary
Entry Level Bagger$28,160
Intermediate Level Bagger$28,358
Senior Level Bagger$28,811
Specialist Level Bagger$28,902
Expert Level Bagger$28,963
$28,160 0 yr
$28,358 < 2 yrs
$28,811 2-4 yrs
$28,902 5-8 yrs
$28,963 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Baggers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $35,691
  • San Francisco: $35,340
  • Oakland: $34,556

What Skills Can Increase a Bagger's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 29.7% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 29.7%
Accounting 2.48%
Guest Service 1.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Bagger's salary.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Omnichannel: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oral Communication
 $35,088
24%
WFM
 $33,390
18%
Omnichannel
 $32,542
15%
Accountability
 $32,259
14%
Commitment
 $31,127
10%
Communicates Effectively
 $30,844
9%
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How Education impacts a Bagger's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Baggers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Bagger with a No Diploma is between $25,043 and $26,295).

Bagger Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Bagger
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 23.8%
High School 45.0%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 21.3%
Masters 3.8%
Doctorate 2.5%
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Bagger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bagger's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$26,466
Average $28,297/year
$30,324
$2,206
Average $2,358/month
$2,527
$509
Average $544/week
$583
$13
Average $14/hour
$15
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $30,324 $2,527 $583 $15
Average $28,297 $2,358 $544 $14
25th Percentile $26,466 $2,206 $509 $13

Bagger Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Bagger, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Retail Sales Staff role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $39,401 - a projected growth of 39% over your current level.

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FAQ about Bagger

1. Where can a Bagger earn the most?

A Bagger's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Bagger earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Bagger is $35,691.

2. What is the highest pay for Bagger?

The highest pay for Bagger is $32,169.

3. What is the lowest pay for Bagger?

The lowest pay for Bagger is $24,799.

4. What are the responsibilities of Bagger?

Assists cashier by bagging grocery items as customers check out. Loads purchased items into carts and may help patrons carry items outside to their automobiles. May be responsible for collecting grocery items not purchased and delivering them to stock clerks. May assist with collecting and returning shopping carts to the store from outside the store. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

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