Cashiers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $30,020 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.43
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,560
Employed locally 2,090
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,260
    50th (median)
    $30,020
    75th
    $33,150
    90th
    $35,560

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 47% Median Cashiers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,660
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,680

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,640
    Insurance Sales Agents $49,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Champaign, IL is $14.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Champaign, IL is 3.8% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cashiers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,260.