Cashiers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for cashiers is $13.75 an hour ($28,590 a year). About 44,550 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($32,880). Kentucky ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.44 | $21,720 |
| 25% of workers | $11.58 | $24,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.75 | $28,590 |
| 75% of workers | $15.14 | $31,490 |
| 90% of workers | $17.09 | $35,550 |
Cashiers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $30,560 | 12,630 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $29,590 | 5,250 |
| Paducah | $28,550 | 1,400 |
| Bowling Green | $28,540 | 1,670 |
| Elizabethtown | $28,270 | 1,340 |
| Owensboro | $27,870 | 1,130 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $29,650 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $40,080 |
| Tellers | $37,210 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,990 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
| Order Clerks | $40,620 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $34,610 |
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