salary$27,110 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$35,000per year
Jobs in the area9,130people work this job
Can a cashier afford Baton Rouge?
Expensive. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 49.0% 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 Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $27,110 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $21,260 and $35,000.
Can a cashier afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 49.0% 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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area.