salary$35,950 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,020per year
Jobs in the area173,830people work this job
Can a cashier afford New York?
Expensive. Rent of $2,806 a month takes 93.7% 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 New York, NY?
The median pay for a cashier in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $35,950 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $32,850 and $46,020.
Can a cashier afford to live in New York?
Typical rent of $2,806 a month takes 93.7% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.