salary$30,130 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,630per year
Jobs in the area7,960people work this job
Can a cashier afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 84.3% 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 Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a cashier in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $30,130 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,820 and $36,630.
Can a cashier afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 84.3% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.