Cashier Salary in Detroit, MI
Cashiers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn a median $30,090 a year — 8% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $25,329 take-home, or $2,111 a month.
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- Federal income tax$1,431
- Social Security (6.2%)$1,866
- Medicare (1.45%)$436
- Michigan income tax$1,028
- Take-home pay$25,329
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.25% state
Living in Detroit? City residents also pay Detroit’s city income tax — about $722 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $24,607 ($2,051 a month). Choose “Detroit” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Cashier pay by experience in Detroit, MI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,070 | $13.01 | $23,002 | $1,917 |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | $13.77 | $24,226 | $2,019 |
| Median (50th) | $30,090 | $14.47 | $25,329 | $2,111 |
| 75th percentile | $34,700 | $16.68 | $28,837 | $2,403 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $37,050 | $17.81 | $30,626 | $2,552 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Michigan resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $30,090 buys in Detroit, MI
Prices in Detroit, MI are 0.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 5% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median cashier's $25,329 take-home pay has the buying power of $25,254 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 Detroit, MI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.00).
Best-paying cities for cashiers, adjusted for cost of living
Detroit, MI ranks #197 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 |
| 197 | Detroit, MI | $30,090 | $25,329 | $25,254 |
*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 Michigan
- Ann Arbor, MI — $32,370
- Flint, MI — $29,380
- Lansing, MI — $29,930
- Grand Rapids, MI — $29,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Detroit, MI?
The median cashier salary in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $30,090 a year, or about $14.47 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $28,640 and $34,700.
What is a cashier’s take-home pay in Detroit, MI?
On the median $30,090 salary, a single filer living in Michigan takes home about $25,329 a year ($2,111 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,028 in Michigan taxes in 2026.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a cashier?
Pay here is 8% below the national median of $32,880. Local prices are 0.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $25,254 would in a typical U.S. city. Detroit, MI ranks #197 of 202 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a cashier afford rent in Detroit, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Detroit, MI is $1,128 a month ($1,413 for two bedrooms) — 53% of a median cashier’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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