salary$30,400 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,510per year
Jobs in the area15,050people work this job
Can a cashier afford Milwaukee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 50.7% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a cashier in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $30,400 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,320 and $37,510.
Can a cashier afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 50.7% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.