Cashiers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,710 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Washington earn between $32,340 and $37,950.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $35KMedian
- $38K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,630 | $3,052 | $17.61 |
| Median | $35,470 | $2,956 | $17.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,340 | $2,695 | $15.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,950 | $3,162 | $18.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Cashiers in Washington earn 14% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($42,370) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $36,630 | $35,470 | $30,330 | $44,710 | 50,600 |
| Washington, D.C. | $42,370 | $38,880 | $36,400 | $51,640 | 6,060 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $36,630, a single filer in Washington takes home about $30,580 a year, or $2,548 a month and $1,176 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $30,675 | $2,556 |
| Working in DC | $30,580 | $2,548 |
| Working in VA | $30,320 | $2,527 |
| Working in MD | $30,084 | $2,507 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $36,630 buys what about $33,641 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 15.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$30,820
- Baltimore, MD$34,670
- Winchester, VA$31,070
- Lexington Park, MD$33,730
- Gettysburg, PA$28,200
- Chambersburg, PA$29,170
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 Washington: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Washington?
$17.61 an hour on average, and $17.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Washington?
About $30,580 a year ($2,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,630.
Do cashiers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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