salary$35,470 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,330per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,710per year
Jobs in the area50,600people work this job
Can a cashier afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,666 a month takes 90.2% 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 Arlington, VA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $35,470 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $30,330 and $44,710.
Can a cashier afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $2,666 a month takes 90.2% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.