salary$33,050 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,140per year
Jobs in the area54,100people work this job
Can a cashier afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 65.9% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $33,050 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $26,990 and $37,140.
Can a cashier afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 65.9% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.