Cashiers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for cashiers is $17.07 an hour ($35,500 a year). About 158,890 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($32,880). New York ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.67 | $32,600 |
| 25% of workers | $16.48 | $34,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.07 | $35,500 |
| 75% of workers | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| 90% of workers | $21.56 | $44,850 |
Cashiers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $35,950 | 173,830 |
| Ithaca | $35,470 | 810 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $35,000 | 5,350 |
| Kingston | $34,770 | 1,490 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $34,290 | 8,570 |
| Syracuse | $33,950 | 6,140 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $33,850 | 10,590 |
| Rochester | $33,850 | 8,900 |
| Glens Falls | $33,470 | 1,350 |
| Utica-Rome | $33,070 | 2,520 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $33,040 | 1,100 |
| Binghamton | $32,920 | 2,210 |
| Elmira | $32,790 | 860 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $37,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $58,300 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Tellers | $44,400 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,690 |
| Order Clerks | $48,320 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $38,040 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.