Cashiers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for cashiers is $13.71 an hour ($28,530 a year). About 56,550 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($32,880). South Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.45 | $21,730 |
| 25% of workers | $11.60 | $24,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.71 | $28,530 |
| 75% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 90% of workers | $17.29 | $35,970 |
Cashiers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $30,350 | 2,280 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $30,130 | 7,960 |
| Spartanburg | $29,960 | 5,420 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $29,080 | 10,250 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $27,850 | 4,710 |
| Columbia | $27,830 | 8,700 |
| Sumter | $26,710 | 910 |
| Florence | $26,420 | 2,430 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $30,690 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,770 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,340 |
| Tellers | $42,280 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
| Order Clerks | $41,740 |
| Parts Salespersons | $32,180 |
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