Cashiers pay range in Muncie
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,920 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Muncie earn between $26,020 and $34,080.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $29KMedian
- $34K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,130 | $2,428 | $14.00 |
| Median | $28,660 | $2,388 | $13.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,020 | $2,168 | $12.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,080 | $2,840 | $16.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Muncie vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Cashiers in Muncie earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($30,310) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $29,130 | $28,660 | $21,670 | $35,920 | 1,310 |
| Indiana | $30,310 | $29,670 | $22,630 | $36,690 | 68,350 |
| United States | $33,180 | $32,880 | $24,530 | $40,410 | 3,089,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cashiers salary after taxes in Muncie
On the average salary of $29,130, a single filer in Muncie takes home about $24,320 a year, or $2,027 a month and $935 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Muncie a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muncie area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.1), so the average $29,130 buys what about $33,047 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Muncie ($44,110). A typical home costs $171,820, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in other Indiana cities
Muncie ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($31,340).
- Indianapolis$31,340
- Fort Wayne$30,020
- Elkhart$29,990
- Lafayette$29,890
- South Bend$29,880
- Bloomington$29,860
- Columbus$29,770
- Kokomo$29,640
- Evansville$29,310
- Muncie$29,130
Highest-paying cities for cashiers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($45,090).
- San Jose, CA$45,090
- Seattle, WA$44,720
- San Francisco, CA$43,260
- Kahului, HI$42,430
- Santa Rosa, CA$41,880
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Cashiers salary in Muncie: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Muncie?
$14.01 an hour on average, and $13.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Muncie?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Muncie?
About $24,320 a year ($2,027 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,130. Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
Do cashiers earn more in Muncie than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($33,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2011; area Muncie, IN (34620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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