Business & Finance
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 (BLS)
$32,880
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$25k – $40k
Job outlook
No separate BLS projection for this specific role
AI exposure
Plan a path to Cashiers
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →How to qualify
EstimateCost to qualify
$500–$3,150
Time to qualify
1 yr
Renewal
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- 1
High school diploma or GED
CourseExpected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.
$0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source
- 2
On-the-job training
ExperienceEmployer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.
Cost varies · 3 months source
- 3
Industry certification (optional for many roles)
CertificationRole-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.
$500–$3,000 · 6 months source
Estimated typical U.S. route for "Cashiers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.
Typical progression
Junior Cashiers
Entry / Junior
$24,530
~2 yrs to advance
Cashiers
Established
$32,880
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Cashiers
Senior
$36,645
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
Any field
Top colleges for Business & Finance
Explore all- University of Pennsylvania6% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
- New York University12% admit · $84,000 grad pay
Reputation-based selection; stats shown are outcome data per school.