salary$30,090 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,050per year
Jobs in the area37,910people work this job
Can a cashier afford Detroit?
Expensive. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 53.7% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Cashier pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Detroit
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a cashier in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $30,090 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $27,070 and $37,050.
Can a cashier afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 53.7% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.