salary$36,980 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,110per year
Jobs in the area109,940people work this job
Can a cashier afford Los Angeles?
Expensive. Rent of $2,498 a month takes 81.1% 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 Los Angeles, CA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $36,980 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,320 and $48,110.
Can a cashier afford to live in Los Angeles?
Typical rent of $2,498 a month takes 81.1% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.