Cashiers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $31,800 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Columbus earn between $22,710 and $28,780.
- $21K10th
- $23K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $32K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,510 | $2,209 | $12.75 |
| Median | $26,980 | $2,248 | $12.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,710 | $1,892 | $10.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,780 | $2,398 | $13.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Cashiers in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($29,040) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $26,510 | $26,980 | $21,250 | $31,800 | 2,900 |
| Georgia | $29,040 | $29,070 | $22,340 | $35,610 | 97,540 |
| United States | $33,180 | $32,880 | $24,530 | $40,410 | 3,089,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cashiers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $26,510, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $22,867 a year, or $1,906 a month and $879 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $22,867 | $1,906 |
| Working in AL | $22,430 | $1,869 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $26,510 buys what about $29,688 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($30,470).
- Atlanta$30,470
- Savannah$29,220
- Gainesville$29,040
- Warner Robins$28,220
- Hinesville$28,050
- Rome$28,010
- Augusta$27,910
- Athens$27,840
- Brunswick$27,630
- Columbus$26,510
Highest-paying cities for cashiers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($45,090).
- San Jose, CA$45,090
- Seattle, WA$44,720
- San Francisco, CA$43,260
- Kahului, HI$42,430
- Santa Rosa, CA$41,880
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Cashiers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Columbus?
$12.75 an hour on average, and $12.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $22,867 a year ($1,906 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,510.
Do cashiers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($33,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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