salary$35,700 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,620per year
Jobs in the area35,730people work this job
Can a cashier afford Riverside?
Expensive. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 81.3% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $35,700 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,320 and $46,620.
Can a cashier afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 81.3% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.