Cashiers in Illinois
Cashiers receive and disburse money at retail stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses. They operate cash registers and electronic scanners, process cash and card transactions, and may validate checks In Illinois the median pay is $34,490 a year, 5% above the national median of $32,880.
$34,490median pay in Illinois, per year
$31,200–$36,380middle half earn
139,630employed in Illinois
$32,880U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1,047open roles like this on employer career sites, 27 in Illinois or remote
8employers hiring
861posted in the last 7 days
OH · MA · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Service OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingCoordinationMathematics
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)Administrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cashiers.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Cashiers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $38,880Washington · $38,720California · $37,100Colorado · $36,870Hawaii · $36,780Alaska · $36,130Vermont · $35,720Connecticut · $35,550Massachusetts · $35,520New York · $35,500
Related occupations
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against cashiers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 41-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.