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Cashiers

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Median salary

$31,190

Typical range

$23k – $38k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Cashiers

    Entry / Junior

    $23,070

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Cashiers

    Established

    $31,190

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Cashiers

    Senior

    $34,705

Key skills

A typical day

  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Greet customers entering establishments.
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure they have adequate cash available and are staffed appropriately.

Fields of study

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