salary$35,100 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$37,650per year
Jobs in the area3,450people work this job
Can a cashier afford Waterbury?
Expensive. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 52.4% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a cashier in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $35,100 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,010 and $37,650.
Can a cashier afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 52.4% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.