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How to hire a store attendant

Store attendant hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring store attendants in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a store attendant is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new store attendant to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a store attendant, step by step

To hire a store attendant, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a store attendant:

Here's a step-by-step store attendant hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a store attendant job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new store attendant
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The store attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A store attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, store attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list presents store attendant salaries for various positions.

    Type of Store AttendantDescriptionHourly rate
    Store AttendantCashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.$11-21
    Head CashierA head cashier is responsible for handling customer's payments efficiently and accurately. Head cashiers assist their colleagues in operating cashier's equipment and customer transactions... Show more$12-17
    Lead CashierThe primary job of lead cashiers is to receive and record cash and charge payments. Their responsibilities include maintaining and balancing the cash drawer, verifying cashier cash transfers, and maintaining electronic documents needed to create daily reports... Show more$12-15
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Cleanliness
    • Food Handling
    • Cash Handling
    • Customer Interaction
    • Bank Deposits
    • POS
    • Quality Customer Service
    • Fork Trucks
    • Product Knowledge
    • Store Merchandise
    • Inventory Control
    • Cycle Counts
    • Sales Floor
    • Check-In
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Handle transactions through a POS system.
    • Process payments and distribute food at drive-thru window.
    • Cashier and deli clerk and stock shelves and run lottery machine for convience store
    • Keep track of and fulfill hundreds of weekly customer subscriptions in specialize advanced POS system.
    • Follow all company guidelines and procedures during any and all shifts.Complete shift check-in and check-out procedures.
    • Assist co-workers in handling cash registers, organize inventory room, and run fuel and propane sales.
    More store attendant duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your store attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A store attendant can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, store attendants' average salary in montana is 44% less than in district of columbia.
    • Seniority. Entry-level store attendants 49% less than senior-level store attendants.
    • Certifications. A store attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a store attendant's salary.

    Average store attendant salary

    $15.67hourly

    $32,594 yearly

    Entry-level store attendant salary
    $23,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 24, 2025

    Average store attendant salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Massachusetts$41,311$20
    2New York$40,256$19
    3Maryland$35,583$17
    4Minnesota$35,198$17
    5California$34,623$17
    6Pennsylvania$34,450$17
    7Michigan$32,587$16
    8Wisconsin$32,474$16
    9Washington$32,306$16
    10Ohio$32,278$16
    11Florida$32,092$15
    12Oregon$31,583$15
    13Arizona$30,956$15
    14Colorado$30,899$15
    15Hawaii$30,700$15
    16Oklahoma$30,577$15
    17Indiana$29,733$14
    18South Carolina$28,709$14
    19Iowa$28,305$14
    20North Carolina$28,295$14

    Average store attendant salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Mirabito$36,815$17.7035
    2Target$36,216$17.41340
    3Ring Power Cat$35,743$17.18
    4Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort$34,748$16.71
    5Pacific Architects and Engineers$32,754$15.75
    6Aerotek$32,683$15.717
    7Town Pump$31,934$15.3513
    8Gas Station TV$31,385$15.09
    9Adecco$30,866$14.849
    10Sodexo Management, Inc.$30,599$14.71242
    11Prairie Band Casino & Resort$30,228$14.534
    12St. Luke's Hospital$28,845$13.87
    13Columbus Hospitality Management$26,621$12.8010
    14New Life Center$26,536$12.76
    15Quarryville$26,178$12.593
    16The Salvation Army$24,043$11.56478
  4. Writing a store attendant job description

    A store attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a store attendant job description:

    Store attendant job description example

    · Free Gas (Eligible the first of the month following 60 days of employment)

    · Free bus passes

    · 2 weeks PTO per year

    · Free Covered Parking

    · 6 Observed Holidays with Holiday Pay

    · Health Benefits Insurance Package: Eligible the first of the month following 60 days! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, 401K

    · Career Development and Advanced Opportunities

    · Tuition Reimbursement

    · Flexible work schedules

    · Team Member Referral program ($600 per team member referred!)


    $1,000 Sign on BONUS! $500 paid 90 days after date of hire; $500 paid 180 days after date of hire ** Team Member must be in good standing to qualify for Bonus Pay out (no documented performance on their employee file) **

    Requirements:

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Position operates in a high-volume Convenience Store and Gas Station in such a way as to maximize profits and minimizing expenses.

    Greet each customer with a warm welcome to Z Stop.

    Provide the level of service required to develop repeat customers.

    Accurately process all sales and cash transactions in a friendly and professional manner.

    Stock all merchandise according to policy and always maintain a clean and organized store.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensure all sales transactions are completed according to established procedures.

    Provide each customer with the highest quality customer service throughout the entire shift.

    Stock merchandise according to plan and at the direction of management. Maintain inventory levels and a well-organized.

    Accurately process every sale according to procedures established by management.

    Maintain pumps according to procedures.

    Makes sure that all customers are provided the highest quality service characterized by friendliness, accuracy, and speed.

    Makes sure that all merchandise including gas is processed according to policy and ready for resale.

    Assists the manager in maintaining and operating all systems including the point-of-sale system, pumps and any other equipment required to operate the store.

    Clean the store, including sweeping floors, cleaning restrooms, wiping down shelves and generally working to provide customers and employee

    Ensure that the gas station is a clean safe place to shop and work.

    Flexible workweek with possible additional hours required.

    Performs other job-related duties as directed.


    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrated effective and diplomatic customer service and communication skills. Must have computer skills.


    Education and/or Experience

    Graduation from High School, or equivalent preferred. Three (3) months of recent and related experience in customer service or convenience store \ gas station operations preferred.


    Physical Demands

    Essential duties involve physical exertion: prolonged periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, stretching, and reaching with standard breaks. Essential duties may require lifting, pushing, or pulling 35 to 50 pounds of related and equipment.


    Work Environment

    Working with large numbers of people in an inside environment with the need to go outside frequently in all types of weather conditions. Essential duties involve working within a high stress retail store and busy gas station environment. Ability to meet deadlines, work under the pressures of a growing business and manage cash in accordance with policy and direction.


    Pay: $17.00 -$20.00/hr



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  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right store attendant for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your store attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit store attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit store attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new store attendant

    Once you've found the store attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new store attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a store attendant?

Hiring a store attendant comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting store attendants involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of store attendant recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

Store attendants earn a median yearly salary is $32,594 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find store attendants for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $11 and $21.

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