Cashier Salary in Columbus, OH
Cashiers in the Columbus, OH metro area earn a median $30,140 a year — 8% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $26,351 take-home, or $2,196 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,437
- Social Security (6.2%)$1,869
- Medicare (1.45%)$437
- Ohio income tax$46
- Take-home pay$26,351
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Columbus? City residents also pay Columbus’s city income tax — about $754 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $25,598 ($2,133 a month). Choose “Columbus” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Cashier pay by experience in Columbus, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,100 | $12.55 | $23,103 | $1,925 |
| 25th percentile | $28,570 | $13.74 | $25,133 | $2,094 |
| Median (50th) | $30,140 | $14.49 | $26,351 | $2,196 |
| 75th percentile | $34,480 | $16.58 | $29,719 | $2,477 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $36,910 | $17.75 | $31,605 | $2,634 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $30,140 buys in Columbus, OH
Prices in Columbus, OH are 4.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 12% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cashier's $26,351 take-home pay has the buying power of $27,602 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Cashier jobs are about as common in Columbus, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.81).
Best-paying cities for cashiers, adjusted for cost of living
Columbus, OH ranks #97 of 202 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $44,210 | $37,703 | $33,926 |
| 2 | Rochester, MN | $34,960 | $29,219 | $32,172 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $42,960 | $35,432 | $32,088 |
| 4 | Fargo, ND | $33,420 | $29,033 | $31,950 |
| 5 | Kennewick, WA | $36,610 | $31,596 | $31,571 |
| 6 | Duluth, MN | $33,020 | $27,764 | $31,277 |
| 7 | Spokane, WA | $36,290 | $31,339 | $31,231 |
| 8 | St. Cloud, MN | $32,480 | $27,359 | $31,220 |
| 97 | Columbus, OH | $30,140 | $26,351 | $27,602 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 202 metros →
About the job: cashiers
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -6.5% (declining)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Cashier salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Canton, OH — $28,890
- Youngstown, OH — $28,140
- Toledo, OH — $29,270
- Akron, OH — $29,480
- Dayton, OH — $28,750
- Cleveland, OH — $29,130
- Cincinnati, OH — $29,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Columbus, OH?
The median cashier salary in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30,140 a year, or about $14.49 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $28,570 and $34,480.
What is a cashier’s take-home pay in Columbus, OH?
On the median $30,140 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $26,351 a year ($2,196 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $46 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Columbus, OH a good place to work as a cashier?
Pay here is 8% below the national median of $32,880. Local prices are 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $27,602 would in a typical U.S. city. Columbus, OH ranks #97 of 202 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cashier afford rent in Columbus, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,179 a month ($1,416 for two bedrooms) — 54% of a median cashier’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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