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Cashiers


Overview

Cashiers

Introduction

Cashiers are employed in many different businesses, including supermarkets, department stores, restaurants, and movie theaters. In general, they are responsible for handling money received from customers.

One of the principal tasks of a cashier is operating a cash register. The cash register records all the monetary transactions going into or out of the cashier's workstation. These transactions might involve cash, credit card charges, personal checks, refunds, and exchanges. To assist in inventory control, the cash register o...

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Median Salary

$22,430

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Employment Prospects

Fair

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Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma


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Experience

On-the-job training


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Skills

Business Management
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Personality Traits

Conventional
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Earnings

New cashiers with no experience are generally paid the federal minimum wage, which, as of 2019, is $7.25 per hour.

In May 2018, the median hourly salary for cashiers, excluding those in the gaming industry, was $10.78, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A cashier working full time at this rate of pay would have a yearly income of approximately $22,430. The department also reporte...

Work Environment

Cashiers sometimes work evenings, weekends, and holidays, when many people shop and go out for entertainment. The work of the cashier is usually not too strenuous, but they often need to stand during most of their working hours. Cashiers must be able to work rapidly and under pressure during rush hours. Handling many items very quickly and dealing with irate customers can be very stressful. Man...

Outlook

Employment for cashiers is expected to decline through 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Part of this sluggish forecast is due to the rising popularity of online shopping and self-service checkouts in retail establishments. However, the growth of huge retail shopping chains has helped fuel a constant need for cashiers. Moreover, due to a high turnover rate among cashiers, many jo...