salary$27,830 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$34,790per year
Jobs in the area8,700people work this job
Can a cashier afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 60.1% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a cashier in the Columbia, SC area is $27,830 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $21,840 and $34,790.
Can a cashier afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 60.1% 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 Columbia, SC metro area.