Cashiers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for cashiers is $16.58 an hour ($34,490 a year). About 139,630 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($32,880). Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.58 | $34,490 |
| 75% of workers | $17.49 | $36,380 |
| 90% of workers | $18.50 | $38,480 |
Cashiers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $35,010 | 99,240 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $32,130 | 2,500 |
| Springfield | $31,920 | 2,440 |
| Rockford | $31,680 | 3,620 |
| Decatur | $31,320 | 1,210 |
| Bloomington | $31,200 | 1,980 |
| Kankakee | $31,200 | 1,190 |
| Peoria | $31,200 | 4,020 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cashiers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.5% over ten years, declining · about 521,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $35,370 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,990 |
| Tellers | $38,670 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,140 |
| Order Clerks | $47,670 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,710 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $37,010 |
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