Cashier Salary in St. Louis, MO
Cashiers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $32,380 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $27,613 take-home, or $2,301 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,706
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,008
- Medicare (1.45%)$470
- Missouri income tax$585
- Take-home pay$27,613
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $324 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $27,289 ($2,274 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Cashier pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,630 | $14.25 | $25,532 | $2,128 |
| 25th percentile | $30,800 | $14.81 | $26,418 | $2,201 |
| Median (50th) | $32,380 | $15.57 | $27,613 | $2,301 |
| 75th percentile | $35,720 | $17.17 | $30,140 | $2,512 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $44,310 | $21.30 | $36,638 | $3,053 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $32,380 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cashier's $27,613 take-home pay has the buying power of $29,039 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.17).
Best-paying cities for cashiers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #41 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 |
| 41 | St. Louis, MO | $32,380 | $27,613 | $29,039 |
*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 Missouri
- Joplin, MO — $29,050
- Springfield, MO — $29,720
- Kansas City, MO — $30,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in St. Louis, MO?
The median cashier salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $32,380 a year, or about $15.57 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $30,800 and $35,720.
What is a cashier’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $32,380 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $27,613 a year ($2,301 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $585 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a cashier?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $32,880. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $29,039 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #41 of 202 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cashier afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 43% of a median cashier’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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