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Cashier Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$17.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,944/year ($2,412/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 58,880 Cashier jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Cashier salary of $35,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,944 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,082 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,717 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,776 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,944 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,412 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Massachusetts?
- The median Cashier salary in Massachusetts is $35,520 per year ($17.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,080 and $37,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $35,520, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $28,944 per year ($2,412 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 58,880 Cashier jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.