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Cashier Salary in Washington (2026)
$18.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,292/year ($2,774/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 61,050 Cashier jobs in Washington (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Cashier salary of $38,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,292 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,466 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,962 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,292 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Washington?
- The median Cashier salary in Washington is $38,720 per year ($18.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,470 and $46,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Washington?
- On the median salary of $38,720, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,292 per year ($2,774 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 61,050 Cashier jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.