Home / Compare / Counter and Rental Clerks vs. Cashiers Salary comparison Counter and Rental Clerks vs. Cashiers: Salary Comparison (2026) Counter and Rental Clerkss earn a median salary of $38,540/year, while Cashierss earn $31,190/year - a difference of $7,350. Counter and Rental Clerkss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Counter and Rental Clerks
Cashiers
Median salary
$38,540
$31,190
Hourly rate
$18.53/hr
$14.99/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$28,580
$23,070
Senior level (90th %)
$62,030
$38,220
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
398,620
3,148,030
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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