A Cashier I'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 Cashier Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Cashier I'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:
Cashier I (0-1 years): $33,658
Cashier II (1-3 years): $37,986
Cashier Supervisor (3-5 years): $41,974
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Cashier I
0-1 years
$33,658
Cashier II
1-3 years
$37,986
Cashier Supervisor
3-5 years
$41,974
$33,658Cashier I...
$37,986Cashier I...
$41,974Cashier S...
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What Am I Worth?
How Do Cashier I Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Cashier Is.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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: $42,453
San Francisco: $41,988
Oakland: $41,103
San Jose, CA$42,453
San Francisco, CA$41,988
Oakland, CA$41,103
New York, NY$38,753
Paramus, NJ$38,282
Queens Village, NY$38,281
Passaic, NJ$38,249
Bergenfield, NJ$38,246
Stamford, CT$38,172
Huntington, NY$38,158
Newark, NJ$37,909
Bridgeport, CT$37,838
Vallejo, CA$37,771
New Brunswick, NJ$37,758
Petaluma, CA$37,737
Middlesex, NJ$37,673
Somerset, NJ$37,650
Santa Cruz, CA$37,606
Boston, MA$37,401
Monterey, CA$37,283
Seattle, WA$37,206
Santa Rosa, CA$37,199
Los Angeles, CA$37,189
Juneau, AK$37,101
Washington, DC$37,064
Orange, CA$36,944
Santa Ana, CA$36,856
Long Beach, CA$36,822
Anaheim, CA$36,815
Anchorage, AK$36,798
Santa Maria, CA$36,697
Everett, WA$36,691
Danbury, CT$36,572
Bremerton, WA$36,526
Tacoma, WA$36,404
New Suffolk, NY$36,404
Sacramento, CA$36,394
Santa Barbara, CA$36,357
Trenton, NJ$36,320
San Diego, CA$36,320
Brockton, MA$36,283
Fairbanks, AK$36,201
Lompoc, CA$36,115
Lowell, MA$36,088
Ventura, CA$36,081
Nashua, NH$36,075
Stockton, CA$36,071
Modesto, CA$35,826
Poughkeepsie, NY$35,752
Olympia, WA$35,688
Kennewick, WA$35,688
New Haven, CT$35,674
Lawrence, MA$35,553
Hartford, CT$35,519
Riverside, CA$35,513
New Bedford, MA$35,479
Richland, WA$35,479
Bakersfield, CA$35,432
San Bernardino, CA$35,418
New Britain, CT$35,415
Atlantic City, NJ$35,415
New London, CT$35,401
Norwich, CT$35,391
Portsmouth, NH$35,385
Boulder, CO$35,313
Portland, OR$35,267
Worcester, MA$35,263
Minneapolis, MN$35,159
Philadelphia, PA$35,112
Honolulu, HI$35,001
Saint Paul, MN$34,985
Vineland, NJ$34,977
Providence, RI$34,880
Chicago, IL$34,782
Bellingham, WA$34,742
Springfield, MA$34,715
Baltimore, MD$34,705
Chico, CA$34,621
Pittsfield, MA$34,530
Manchester, NH$34,466
Spokane, WA$34,318
Denver, CO$34,314
Albany, NY$34,156
Troy, NY$34,143
Nassau, NY$34,107
Schenectady, NY$34,072
Wilmington, DE$34,045
Burlington, VT$33,998
Salem, OR$33,984
Portland, ME$33,880
Yakima, WA$33,846
Rochester, MN$33,742
Reno, NV$33,725
Fresno, CA$33,725
Milwaukee, WI$33,695
Detroit, MI$33,661
Ann Arbor, MI$33,656
Allentown, PA$33,651
Colorado Springs, CO$33,594
Syracuse, NY$33,577
Carson City, NV$33,577
Houston, TX$33,530
Eugene, OR$33,513
Gary, IN$33,473
Springfield, OR$33,446
Bismarck, ND$33,439
Galveston, TX$33,416
Medford, OR$33,365
Fort Collins, CO$33,352
Concord, NH$33,335
Austin, TX$33,325
Mesa, AZ$33,254
Reading, PA$33,251
Phoenix, AZ$33,247
Dallas, TX$33,237
Saint Cloud, MN$33,205
Madison, WI$33,160
Utica, NY$33,069
Rochester, NY$33,015
Des Moines, IA$33,012
Raleigh, NC$33,008
Atlanta, GA$32,958
Battle Creek, MI$32,948
Salt Lake City, UT$32,938
Lancaster, PA$32,887
Harrisburg, PA$32,840
Kansas City, MO$32,806
Champaign, IL$32,800
Kansas City, KS$32,800
Fort Worth, TX$32,796
Columbus, OH$32,791
Boca Raton, FL$32,783
Pittsburgh, PA$32,769
Richmond, VA$32,756
Indianapolis, IN$32,749
Cleveland, OH$32,746
Las Vegas, NV$32,705
Cincinnati, OH$32,705
Petersburg, VA$32,655
Huntsville, AL$32,605
Lansing, MI$32,582
Lebanon, PA$32,578
Pueblo, CO$32,574
Appleton, WI$32,564
Buffalo, NY$32,551
Dayton, OH$32,541
Racine, WI$32,534
Charlotte, NC$32,530
Saint Louis, MO$32,520
York, PA$32,500
Elkhart, IN$32,500
Gastonia, NC$32,494
Billings, MT$32,486
Beaumont, TX$32,477
Lorain, OH$32,470
Benton Harbor, MI$32,463
Toledo, OH$32,456
Binghamton, NY$32,440
Rock Hill, SC$32,436
Rockford, IL$32,419
Springfield, IL$32,406
Elyria, OH$32,403
Fargo, ND$32,403
Flagstaff, AZ$32,379
Fort Lauderdale, FL$32,359
Duluth, MN$32,339
Miami, FL$32,339
Cheyenne, WY$32,315
Grand Forks, ND$32,315
Bangor, ME$32,241
Cedar Rapids, IA$32,204
Durham, NC$32,190
Louisville, KY$32,187
Grand Rapids, MI$32,180
Hialeah, FL$32,177
Casper, WY$32,130
Scranton, PA$32,090
New Orleans, LA$32,079
Virginia Beach, VA$32,076
Akron, OH$32,059
Peoria, IL$32,015
Sarasota, FL$32,009
Nashville, TN$31,985
Omaha, NE$31,985
Green Bay, WI$31,985
Baton Rouge, LA$31,968
Charleston, SC$31,962
Jamestown, NY$31,945
Davenport, IA$31,945
Tucson, AZ$31,928
Saint Petersburg, FL$31,908
Tampa, FL$31,901
Evansville, IN$31,881
Port Arthur, TX$31,881
Bradenton, FL$31,867
Santa Fe, NM$31,807
Orlando, FL$31,746
Clearwater, FL$31,736
Canton, OH$31,665
La Crosse, WI$31,665
Albuquerque, NM$31,645
Newport News, VA$31,642
High Point, NC$31,632
Ogden, UT$31,618
Corpus Christi, TX$31,591
Norfolk, VA$31,571
Laramie, WY$31,571
Rock Island, IL$31,551
Saginaw, MI$31,544
Jacksonville, FL$31,541
Salisbury, NC$31,534
Boise, ID$31,527
Moline, IL$31,511
Fort Myers, FL$31,501
Memphis, TN$31,494
Tulsa, OK$31,477
Waterloo, IA$31,457
Spartanburg, SC$31,423
Lincoln, NE$31,406
Fort Wayne, IN$31,400
Provo, UT$31,396
Cedar Falls, IA$31,356
San Antonio, TX$31,342
Greensboro, NC$31,329
South Bend, IN$31,326
Savannah, GA$31,288
Muskegon, MI$31,275
Birmingham, AL$31,272
Winston Salem, NC$31,255
Lake Charles, LA$31,174
Anderson, IN$31,167
Lexington, KY$31,157
Augusta, GA$31,147
Greenville, SC$31,147
Lima, OH$31,120
Wichita, KS$31,117
Tuscaloosa, AL$31,117
Columbia, SC$31,087
Springfield, OH$31,080
Asheville, NC$31,026
Bloomington, IN$31,002
Knoxville, TN$30,881
Shreveport, LA$30,878
Wilmington, NC$30,834
Roanoke, VA$30,834
Topeka, KS$30,774
Frankfort, KY$30,770
Oklahoma City, OK$30,747
Chillicothe, OH$30,733
Longview, TX$30,730
Melbourne, FL$30,726
Sioux Falls, SD$30,673
Mobile, AL$30,669
Terre Haute, IN$30,656
Altoona, PA$30,636
Amarillo, TX$30,612
Killeen, TX$30,602
Fayetteville, AR$30,575
Chattanooga, TN$30,565
Sioux City, IA$30,535
Idaho Falls, ID$30,528
Lynchburg, VA$30,501
Gainesville, FL$30,457
Portsmouth, OH$30,440
Little Rock, AR$30,434
Lafayette, LA$30,420
Youngstown, OH$30,420
Daytona Beach, FL$30,400
Clarksville, TN$30,397
Pensacola, FL$30,393
Temple, TX$30,391
Hopkinsville, KY$30,292
Erie, PA$30,285
Florence, SC$30,272
Charleston, WV$30,218
Great Falls, MT$30,201
Macon, GA$30,154
Tallahassee, FL$30,151
Fayetteville, NC$30,144
Waco, TX$30,137
Helena, MT$30,114
Pine Bluff, AR$30,101
Vincennes, IN$30,060
Lubbock, TX$30,046
Alamogordo, NM$30,026
Twin Falls, ID$29,996
Rapid City, SD$29,986
Jackson, MS$29,925
Huntington, WV$29,923
Greenville, MS$29,922
Parkersburg, WV$29,888
Montgomery, AL$29,882
Wichita Falls, TX$29,848
Springfield, MO$29,848
Biloxi, MS$29,831
Monroe, LA$29,797
Johnstown, PA$29,774
Sumter, SC$29,760
Columbus, GA$29,757
Pascagoula, MS$29,693
Abilene, TX$29,693
Kingsport, TN$29,606
Albany, GA$29,606
Gulfport, MS$29,595
Alexandria, LA$29,484
Fort Smith, AR$29,400
El Paso, TX$29,309
Las Cruces, NM$29,158
Harlingen, TX$29,072
Pocatello, ID$29,067
Florence, AL$29,023
Brownsville, TX$29,017
Mcallen, TX$28,946
Dothan, AL$28,899
Columbus, MS$28,699
Altus, OK$28,542
Lawton, OK$28,478
Pierre, SD$28,357
What Skills Can Increase a Cashier I's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Customer Service (Mentioned in 32.28% 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.
Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.28% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Customer Service
32.28%
Merchandising
1.94%
Work Ethic
1.28%
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 Cashier I's salary.
WFM: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Store Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
WFM
$36,351
8%
Store Management
$35,341
5%
Accountability
$35,341
5%
Written Communication
$35,341
5%
Confidentiality
$35,004
4%
Courage
$34,668
3%
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Cashier I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Cashier I salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $37,646.
While startup companies pay approximate $31,837.
Cashier I Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$31,837
Growth Stage
51~500
$33,673
Established
501~5000
$36,355
Enterprise
5000+
$37,646
Cashier I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Cashier I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Insurance and Software & Networking
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average.
In contrast, Cashier positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Cashier I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industries for a Cashier I
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Insurance
$40,390
$19.0
20%
Software & Networking
$39,716
$19.0
18%
Biotechnology
$37,024
$18.0
10%
Energy & Utilities
$37,024
$18.0
10%
Internet
$37,024
$18.0
10%
How Education impacts a Cashier I's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Cashier Is 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 Cashier I with a No Diploma is between
$28,920
and $30,633).
Cashier I Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Cashier I
No Diploma6.5%
High School60.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors18.7%
Masters1.4%
Doctorate0.3%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
6.5%
High School
60.1%
Associates
12.9%
Bachelors
18.7%
Masters
1.4%
Doctorate
0.3%
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Cashier I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Cashier I'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.
Hourly
Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$31,358
Average$33,658/year
$36,219
$2,613
Average$2,805/month
$3,018
$603
Average$647/week
$697
$15
Average$16/hour
$17
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$36,219
$3,018
$697
$17
Average
$33,658
$2,805
$647
$16
25th Percentile
$31,358
$2,613
$603
$15
Cashier I Salary Growth & Career Path
For a Cashier I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Cashier II role.
This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to
$37,986 - a projected growth of
13%
over your current level.
Salaries for a Cashier I can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $33,535 in 2023
to around $33,462 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Cashier I salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Cashier I Over Time
2022
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2023
$33,535
2024
$33,711
2025
$33,462
2026
$???
2027
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Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$33,535
2024
$33,711
2025
$33,462
2026
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Most common benefits for Cashier I
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Cashier I
Here are companies hiring for Cashier I and their salaries, click below for more details.
C
$128,509/per year
C R Bard Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
H
$124,697/per year
Henry Schein Canada
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$123,899/per year
Nordex Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$120,416/per year
Nipro Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$115,870/per year
Enovis
Biotechnology
the United States
A
$114,553/per year
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Biotechnology
the United States
M
$112,110/per year
MiniMed Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$111,500/per year
Labcorp Drug Development
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$110,229/per year
Life Technologies Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
Z
$106,224/per year
Zimmer Biomet
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$103,077/per year
Promontory Therapeutics
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$102,181/per year
Steris PLC
Biotechnology
the United States
G
$97,274/per year
Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$94,764/per year
Endeavor BioMedicines
Biotechnology
the United States
R
$94,402/per year
Replay Holdings LLC
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$94,235/per year
Pleno Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$93,666/per year
Simulaids Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$88,880/per year
NOIRLab/CAS
Biotechnology
the United States
O
$86,468/per year
Onward Technology
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$84,895/per year
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$84,682/per year
Eyeco Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$84,523/per year
Paerosol
Biotechnology
the United States
I
$83,525/per year
IONIQ Sciences Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$82,815/per year
Stateside PPE
Biotechnology
the United States
D
$82,041/per year
Digi Bio
Biotechnology
the United States
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FAQ about Cashier I
1. Where can a Cashier I earn the most?
A Cashier I'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 Cashier I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Cashier I is $42,453.
2. What is the highest pay for Cashier I?
The highest pay for Cashier I is $38,551.
3. What is the lowest pay for Cashier I?
The lowest pay for Cashier I is $29,264.
4. What are the responsibilities of Cashier I?
Assists customers checking out in a store. Scans items, requests price checks, honors appropriate coupons, collects payment and gives change as appropriate. Responsible for counting contents of cash register drawer at the end of each shift. May bag items or perform other duties as needed. May help with store opening and closing procedures. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Cashier I?
The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Cashier I roles,
with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.
Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?
Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.