Cashiers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,570 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,000
Employed locally 3,850
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $31,610
    90th
    $35,000

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,030
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,230
    Parts Salespersons $36,610
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Northwest Illinois is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

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