Cashier/merchandiser vs front end cashier

The differences between cashiers/merchandiser and front end cashiers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cashier/merchandiser has an average salary of $29,768, which is higher than the $25,026 average annual salary of a front end cashier.

The top three skills for a cashier/merchandiser include customer service, sales floor and cleanliness. The most important skills for a front end cashier are good communication, cash handling, and chrome.

Cashier/merchandiser vs front end cashier overview

	Cashier/Merchandiser	Front End Cashier
Yearly salary	$29,768	$25,026
Hourly rate	$14.31	$12.03
Growth rate	-10%	-10%
Number of jobs	305,724	464,431
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Cashier/merchandiser vs front end cashier salary

Cashiers/merchandiser and front end cashiers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cashier/Merchandiser	Front End Cashier
Average salary	$29,768	$25,026
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $36,000	Between $16,000 And $37,000
Highest paying City	-	Norwalk, CA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	BP America Inc
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between cashier/merchandiser and front end cashier education

There are a few differences between a cashier/merchandiser and a front end cashier in terms of educational background:

	Cashier/Merchandiser	Front End Cashier
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cashier/merchandiser vs front end cashier demographics

Here are the differences between cashiers/merchandiser' and front end cashiers' demographics:

	Cashier/Merchandiser	Front End Cashier
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 36.0% Female, 64.0%	Male, 25.8% Female, 74.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 7.8% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cashier/merchandiser and front end cashier duties and responsibilities

Cashier/merchandiser example responsibilities.

Manage jewelry stock and inventory balances accurately.
Assist customers with bagging groceries.
Assist customers by check out their groceries at an efficient rate.
Greet customers, establish a rapport, maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor while processing POS transactions.
Perform restroom checks and promote safety and environmental cleanliness.
Verify customer's signature and identification via POS computer system.

Front end cashier example responsibilities.

Work with equipment like fryers, slicers, ovens and make price tags for food & deli items.
Scan groceries and provide quality customer service.
Help with the kids corner at the store.
Help customers make sure they have a good experience with Kroger.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new products and new arrivals for upselling purposes.
Help customers who are parents with kids with stickers and balloons when possible.

Cashier/merchandiser vs front end cashier skills

Common cashier/merchandiser skills

Customer Service, 33%
Sales Floor, 14%
Cleanliness, 13%
POS, 9%
Store Shelves, 6%
Loss Prevention, 3%

Common front end cashier skills

Good Communication, 21%
Cash Handling, 15%
Chrome, 14%
Customer Service, 8%
POS, 8%
Basic Math, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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