Cashier Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Cashiers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $34,920 a year — 6% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $29,574 take-home, or $2,464 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,010
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,165
- Medicare (1.45%)$506
- Arizona income tax$664
- Take-home pay$29,574
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Cashier pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,140 | $14.97 | $26,631 | $2,219 |
| 25th percentile | $32,020 | $15.39 | $27,316 | $2,276 |
| Median (50th) | $34,920 | $16.79 | $29,574 | $2,464 |
| 75th percentile | $36,820 | $17.70 | $31,053 | $2,588 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $42,430 | $20.40 | $35,421 | $2,952 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $34,920 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cashier's $29,574 take-home pay has the buying power of $28,625 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 Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.03).
Best-paying cities for cashiers, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #56 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 |
| 56 | Phoenix, AZ | $34,920 | $29,574 | $28,625 |
*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 Arizona
- Prescott Valley, AZ — $34,350
- Lake Havasu City, AZ — $32,510
- Tucson, AZ — $32,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median cashier salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34,920 a year, or about $16.79 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $32,020 and $36,820.
What is a cashier’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $34,920 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $29,574 a year ($2,464 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $664 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a cashier?
Pay here is 6% above the national median of $32,880. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $28,625 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #56 of 202 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cashier afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 64% of a median cashier’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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