salary$33,760 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,390per year
Jobs in the area22,300people work this job
Can a cashier afford Baltimore?
Expensive. Rent of $1,619 a month takes 57.5% 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 Baltimore, MD?
The median pay for a cashier in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $33,760 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $31,200 and $38,390.
Can a cashier afford to live in Baltimore?
Typical rent of $1,619 a month takes 57.5% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.