Home / Compare / Retail Salespersons vs. Cashiers Salary comparison Retail Salespersons vs. Cashiers: Salary Comparison (2026) Retail Salespersonss earn a median salary of $34,580/year, while Cashierss earn $31,190/year - a difference of $3,390. Retail Salespersonss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Retail Salespersons
Cashiers
Median salary
$34,580
$31,190
Hourly rate
$16.62/hr
$14.99/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$25,600
$23,070
Senior level (90th %)
$47,930
$38,220
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
3,800,250
3,148,030
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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