Cashiers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $15.81

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$11.79
25th$13.81
Median$15.81
75th$17.47
90th$19.43

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do cashiers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $15.81; the mean hourly wage is $15.95.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for cashiers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $11.79 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for cashiers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $19.43 per hour.