salary$32,380 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,310per year
Jobs in the area31,130people work this job
Can a cashier afford St. Louis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 48.1% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a cashier in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $32,380 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $29,630 and $44,310.
Can a cashier afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 48.1% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.