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Cashiers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cashiers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$34,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.1% vs 2024
$34,950
Mean Salary
$34,490
Median Salary
$16.58
Hourly Rate
139,630 people work as Cashiers in Illinois
Cashiers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cashiers in Illinois earn a median salary of $34,490 per year ($2,874/month).
This is 8.2% above the national average of $31,863.
Illinois ranks #17 out of 51 states for Cashiers pay.
Approximately 139,630 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 10.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Mathematics
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.33
Mathematics
3.17
Administration and Management
3.14
Administrative
3.04
Sales and Marketing
2.95
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(68.0% of workers)
Salaries for Cashiers in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $38,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $36,380.
Median $34,490
P10: $31,200P25: $31,200P75: $36,380P90: $38,480
10th
$31,200
25th
$31,200
Median
$34,490
75th
$36,380
90th
$38,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
Median (50th)
$34,490
$16.58
$2,874
75th Percentile
$36,380
$17.49
$3,031
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$38,480
$18.50
$3,206
Note: The mean (average) salary of $34,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Cashiers in Illinois is $34,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $34,950.
What is the salary range for a Cashiers in Illinois?
Salaries for Cashiers in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $38,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $36,380.
What is the starting salary for a Cashiers in Illinois?
Entry-level Cashiers positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cashiers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 139,630 people are employed as Cashiers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Cashiers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cashiers in Illinois is approximately $16.58 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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