Cashiers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,140 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Minneapolis earn between $30,890 and $37,460.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,890 | $2,991 | $17.25 |
| Median | $35,760 | $2,980 | $17.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,890 | $2,574 | $14.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,460 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Cashiers in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($34,190) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $35,890 | $35,760 | $29,040 | $45,140 | 32,760 |
| Minnesota | $34,190 | $34,620 | $27,880 | $39,520 | 58,190 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $35,890, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $29,916 a year, or $2,493 a month and $1,151 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $30,136 | $2,511 |
| Working in MN | $29,916 | $2,493 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $35,890 buys what about $34,239 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$17.26 an hour on average, and $17.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $29,916 a year ($2,493 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,890. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do cashiers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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