Cashier Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median cashier in the Philadelphia area earns $33,050 a year ($15.89 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($32,880) and 13% above the Pennsylvania median ($29,220). Half of the 54,100 cashiers there earn between $29,400 and $35,920.
Median $33,050
10th: $26,99090th: $37,140
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,990 | $22,270 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $29,400 | $26,340 | $28,720 |
| Median | $33,050 | $29,220 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $35,920 | $34,010 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $37,140 | $36,280 | $40,410 |
| Average | $32,970 | $29,880 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 54,100 | 110,950 | 3,089,410 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $29,470
- Seattle, WA: $44,210
- San Jose, CA: $42,960
- San Francisco, CA: $41,270
- Denver, CO: $37,620
- San Diego, CA: $37,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $36,980
- Sacramento, CA: $36,790
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- Retail Salesperson: $34,810
- Sales Representative: $71,020
- Manufacturer's Representative: $76,580
- Retail Supervisor: $50,130
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,760
- Insurance Agent: $81,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.