What is the salary of a Cashier?

The typical salary range is $21,833 - $43,666 per year.

Sales, Marketing & CommsDecliningBright Outlook

Cashier

Operational-level

Also known as: Auction Clerk, Bottle Booth Attendant, Box Office Attendant, Bridge Toll Collector

Sales, Marketing & CommsBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Cash HandlingRetail OperationsCustomer ServicePoint of Sale SystemsSalesBusiness AdministrationFinanceMarketingRetail

A Day in the Life

You walk into "Grocery Mart" at 7:45 AM, clock in, and head to register 4. Your supervisor, Maria, hands you your till. You carefully count the starting cash: twenties, tens, fives, ones, and a roll of quarters, ensuring the total matches the manifest. The store is quiet now, with only a few early shoppers browsing. You organize your bags and get ready for the first wave of customers, straightening the candy bars near your lane.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Apple Safari Microsoft Edge Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Mozilla Firefox

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: has a large number of job openings.

Projected growth

-6.5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

521,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

3,106,300

in 2025 → 2,905,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Moderate

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

Moderate

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Personnel de support
Manutentionnaire
Commis de magasin

Cashier

Where it can lead

Superviseur de caissiers
Responsable de magasin adjoint
Spécialiste du service client

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly reduce the demand for traditional cashiers within the next 5-10 years, as self-checkout and fully automated payment systems become widespread. Remaining roles will likely evolve into customer service or support positions, assisting with technology and managing exceptions rather than routine scanning.

Salary

$32,880

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position