salary$30,560 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,260per year
Jobs in the area7,550people work this job
Can a cashier afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 62.6% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $30,560 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,400 and $36,260.
Can a cashier afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 62.6% of the median cashier salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.