salary$37,020 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,070per year
Jobs in the area30,420people work this job
Can a cashier afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 97.6% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a cashier in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $37,020 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,090 and $49,070.
Can a cashier afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 97.6% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.