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Cashier Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$13.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,152/year ($2,096/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 63,350 Cashier jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Cashier salary of $28,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $25,152 — an effective tax rate of 12.0%.
| Gross (median) | $28,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,251 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,187 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,152 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,096 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Tennessee?
- The median Cashier salary in Tennessee is $28,590 per year ($13.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,620 and $31,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $28,590, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $25,152 per year ($2,096 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.0%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 63,350 Cashier jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.