salary$42,960 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,670per year
Jobs in the area16,530people work this job
Can a cashier afford Santa Clara?
Expensive. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 92.4% 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a cashier in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $42,960 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $38,240 and $57,670.
Can a cashier afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 92.4% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.