📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Cashier Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$42,998
per year
Median
$40,158
per year
Hourly
$20.67
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$31,638
25th Percentile — Junior$37,318
50th Percentile — Median$40,158
75th Percentile — Senior$50,098
90th Percentile — Top Earners$53,929
💡 Top-earning Cashiers in California make up to $53,929 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$41.9k
2021
$42.1k
2022
$42.4k
2023
$42.6k
2024
$42.8k
2025
$43.0k
2026
📈 Cashier salaries in California have followed the national trend with 0.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Cashier Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $66,647 +55.0% High
San Diego $63,637 +48.0% High
San Jose $73,957 +72.0% High
San Francisco $79,546 +85.0% High
Fresno $46,438 +8.0% High
Sacramento $52,458 +22.0% High
Long Beach $62,347 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $46,438 +8.0% High
Anaheim $61,057 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $60,197 +40.0% High
Riverside $55,037 +28.0% High
Stockton $50,738 +18.0% High
Irvine $66,647 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $50,738 +18.0% High
Modesto $48,158 +12.0% High
Fontana $52,458 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $49,448 +15.0% High
Glendale $63,637 +48.0% High
Fremont $68,797 +60.0% High
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Cashier Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Cashiers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $42,998 per year, California's Cashier salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $31,638–$37,318, while experienced Cashiers can command $50,098–$53,929.

Looking ahead, the Cashier profession in California is projected to grow at 0.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Cashier salary in California is $42,998 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $30,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Cashiers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Cashier employment.
  • At $42,998/year, California Cashier salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $30,280/year.