Cashiers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $33,680 +8% vs national
Median hourly $16.19
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $37,870
Employed locally 82,020
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $33,680
    75th
    $35,510
    90th
    $37,870

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 38% Median Cashiers salary is 62% 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 Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,910
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $95,910
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Chicago, IL-IN is $16.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.85 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 8% above 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.