salary$29,890 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,370per year
Jobs in the area20,090people work this job
Can a cashier afford Indianapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 58.8% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a cashier in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $29,890 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $23,190 and $37,370.
Can a cashier afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 58.8% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.