Cashier Salary in Indianapolis, IN
Cashiers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area earn a median $29,890 a year — 9% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $25,344 take-home, or $2,112 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,407
- Social Security (6.2%)$1,853
- Medicare (1.45%)$433
- Indiana income tax$852
- Take-home pay$25,344
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.95% state
Living in Indianapolis (Marion County)? City residents also pay Indianapolis (Marion County)’s County income tax — about $584 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $24,761 ($2,063 a month). Choose “Indianapolis (Marion County)” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Cashier pay by experience in Indianapolis, IN
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $23,190 | $11.15 | $20,052 | $1,671 |
| 25th percentile | $28,850 | $13.87 | $24,539 | $2,045 |
| Median (50th) | $29,890 | $14.37 | $25,344 | $2,112 |
| 75th percentile | $35,360 | $17.00 | $29,578 | $2,465 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $37,370 | $17.97 | $31,134 | $2,594 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Indiana resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $29,890 buys in Indianapolis, IN
Prices in Indianapolis, IN are 4.3% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 11% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cashier's $25,344 take-home pay has the buying power of $26,484 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 Indianapolis, IN as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.92).
Best-paying cities for cashiers, adjusted for cost of living
Indianapolis, IN ranks #153 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 |
| 153 | Indianapolis, IN | $29,890 | $25,344 | $26,484 |
*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 Indiana
- Fort Wayne, IN — $29,590
- Evansville, IN — $28,870
- South Bend, IN — $28,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median cashier salary in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29,890 a year, or about $14.37 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $28,850 and $35,360.
What is a cashier’s take-home pay in Indianapolis, IN?
On the median $29,890 salary, a single filer living in Indiana takes home about $25,344 a year ($2,112 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $852 in Indiana taxes in 2026.
Is Indianapolis, IN a good place to work as a cashier?
Pay here is 9% below the national median of $32,880. Local prices are 4.3% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $26,484 would in a typical U.S. city. Indianapolis, IN ranks #153 of 202 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cashier afford rent in Indianapolis, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Indianapolis, IN is $1,242 a month ($1,454 for two bedrooms) — 59% of a median cashier’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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