salary$41,270 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$53,920per year
Jobs in the area38,250people work this job
Can a cashier afford San Francisco?
Expensive. Rent of $3,201 a month takes 93.1% 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 Francisco, CA?
The median pay for a cashier in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $41,270 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $36,750 and $53,920.
Can a cashier afford to live in San Francisco?
Typical rent of $3,201 a month takes 93.1% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.