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Cashier Salary in California (2026)
$17.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,364/year ($2,614/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 336,110 Cashier jobs in California (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Cashier salary of $37,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,364 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,272 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,838 |
| California state income tax | −$626 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,364 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in California?
- The median Cashier salary in California is $37,100 per year ($17.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,800 and $42,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in California?
- On the median salary of $37,100, a single filer in California takes home about $31,364 per year ($2,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 336,110 Cashier jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.