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Head cashier salary

Average head cashier salary

$14.97

$31,143 yearly

Entry-level head cashier salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Head Cashier Salary

The role of a Head Cashier typically commands an average salary of $31,143 annually, or about $15 per hour. This salary can significantly vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry of employment.

How Much Does a Head Cashier Make?

Salary figures for Head Cashiers can fluctuate depending on the state and the store type. For instance, positions in high-demand retail environments or larger metropolitan areas tend to offer higher wages. Additionally, Head Cashiers with more years of experience may see increased compensation compared to their entry-level counterparts.

Where Can a Head Cashier Earn More?

Research shows that states like California and New York often provide the highest salaries for Head Cashiers. It is beneficial for professionals in this field to consider relocation to such areas for better earning potential. Furthermore, opportunities for advancement to managerial roles can also enhance salary prospects.

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Where can a Head Cashier earn more?

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Columbus, OH$39,072
Carrollton, TX$27,980
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Prince William County$32,938
University of South Carolina$27,472

Head cashier salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level head cashier$27,400$13.17
Mid-level head cashier$31,400$15.10
Senior-level head cashier$44,200$21.23

Head cashier salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a head cashier typically falls between $21,830 and $47,180.
zippia
$31,143yearly
Salary.com[1]
$47,180yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$32,348yearly
SalaryExpert[3]
$21,830yearly

Average head cashier salary by state

The average head cashier salary in California, Washington, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average head cashier salary states are Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for head cashiers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$33,712$16.21
2Illinois$35,222$16.93
3Minnesota$34,785$16.72
4Washington$38,998$18.75
5Utah$32,370$15.56
6Oregon$36,463$17.53
7Arizona$32,999$15.86
8California$39,663$19.07
9Vermont$34,178$16.43
10Massachusetts$35,912$17.27
11Idaho$32,920$15.83
12New York$34,817$16.74
13New Hampshire$32,366$15.56
14Michigan$30,638$14.73
15Ohio$30,271$14.55
16Connecticut$33,803$16.25
17North Dakota$32,996$15.86
18Wisconsin$31,193$15.00
19Alaska$34,641$16.65
20New Jersey$32,400$15.58
21Colorado$34,184$16.43
22Rhode Island$32,029$15.40
23District of Columbia$38,068$18.30
24Pennsylvania$29,951$14.40
25Delaware$31,485$15.14
26Maryland$32,440$15.60
27Nevada$30,559$14.69
28Arkansas$30,091$14.47
29Indiana$29,700$14.28
30Tennessee$28,250$13.58
31West Virginia$29,033$13.96
32Wyoming$30,289$14.56
33Missouri$28,905$13.90
34Nebraska$30,599$14.71
35New Mexico$30,121$14.48
36Montana$30,778$14.80
37Kentucky$27,844$13.39
38Oklahoma$27,767$13.35
39Hawaii$32,848$15.79
40Kansas$29,141$14.01
41Iowa$29,574$14.22
42North Carolina$27,140$13.05
43Virginia$29,375$14.12
44South Dakota$29,272$14.07
45South Carolina$26,018$12.51
46Texas$27,594$13.27
47Mississippi$23,543$11.32
48Louisiana$23,359$11.23
49Florida$26,348$12.67
50Georgia$26,714$12.84
51Alabama$24,511$11.78

Highest paying cities for head cashiers

The highest-paying cities for head cashiers are Vancouver, WA, Hillsboro, OR, and Rochester, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vancouver, WA$39,072$18.78
2Hillsboro, OR$36,470$17.53
3Rochester, NY$35,119$16.88
4Fort Collins, CO$34,322$16.50
5Portland, ME$33,776$16.24
6Fargo, ND$33,052$15.89
7Logan, UT$32,430$15.59
8Rochester, NH$32,353$15.55
9Reno, NV$31,335$15.06
10Mentor, OH$30,954$14.88
11Billings, MT$30,601$14.71
12Fayetteville, AR$30,434$14.63
13Goshen, IN$30,358$14.60
14Santa Fe, NM$30,299$14.57
15Philadelphia, PA$29,943$14.40
16Ames, IA$29,566$14.21
17Kansas City, MO$29,060$13.97
18Knoxville, TN$28,394$13.65
19Florence, KY$28,289$13.60
20Carrollton, TX$27,980$13.45

Head Cashiers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Vancouver, WA
  2. Hillsboro, OR
  3. Rochester, NY
  4. Fort Collins, CO
  5. Portland, ME

Head cashier salary details

A head cashier's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average head cashier salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a head cashier's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
75th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
Average$31,143$2,595$15
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying head cashier jobs

The highest paying types of head cashiers are customer service clerk, check cashier, and key carrier.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Customer Service Clerk$33,566$2,797$16.14361,383
Box Office, Cashier$28,311$2,359$13.61104,256
Cashier/Host$24,581$2,048$11.82131,740
Key Carrier$32,262$2,689$15.5182,534
Front End Cashier$25,026$2,085$12.03464,431
Service Cashier$28,602$2,383$13.7598,972

Which companies pay head cashiers the most?

Head cashier salaries at Prince William County and MOD Pizza are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average head cashier salary at companies like Natural Grocers and Grocery Outlet are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Prince William County$32,938$15.84
2MOD Pizza$32,207$15.48
3Natural Grocers$32,035$15.40
4Grocery Outlet$31,906$15.34
5Sprouts Farmers Market$31,753$15.27
6Food City$31,578$15.18
7district$30,002$14.42
8MGM Resorts International$29,961$14.40
9Ace Hardware$29,809$14.33
10RELX$29,375$14.12
11YoYo.com$29,296$14.08
12Five Below$29,221$14.05
13Lowe's Companies$28,938$13.91
14C-A-L Ranch Stores$28,784$13.84
15Wentzville R Iv School District$28,630$13.76
16PJP$28,426$13.67
17Penn Harris Madison Schools$28,348$13.63
18Ollie's Bargain Outlet$28,095$13.51
19University of South Carolina$27,472$13.21

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$32,000$31,800$31,600$31,400$31,200$31,000
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Head cashier salary trends

The average head cashier salary has risen by $7,717 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average head cashier earned $23,426 annually, but today, they earn $31,143 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for head cashiers over the last decade.

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Average head cashier salary over time

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Head cashier salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$31,100$14.97+5.5%
2024$29,400$14.15+5.2%
2023$27,900$13.42+6.2%
2022$26,200$12.58+4.0%
2021$25,100$12.08+4.3%

Recently added head cashier salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Head CashierRancho Santa Margarita, CA06/28/2025$36,523
Lowe'sHead Cashier-ClosingLoveland, CO06/28/2025$34,436
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Head Cashier-FlexibleNew York, NY06/27/2025$37,566
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Head Cashier-FlexibleDanvers, MA06/27/2025$37,566
Natural GrocersHead CashierSpringfield, MO06/27/2025$33,392
Lowe'sHead CashierMorris Plains, NJ06/25/2025$34,436
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Head Cashier-ClosingWaipahu, HI06/25/2025$37,566
Sprouts Farmers MarketHead CashierLos Angeles, CA06/25/2025$36,418
Arc Thrift StoresHead CashierParker, CO06/25/2025$33,392
Lowe's Companies, Inc.Head Cashier-FlexibleSpringfield, MO06/24/2025$32,349

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