Cashiers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,840 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Providence earn between $32,040 and $36,420.
- $31K10th
- $32K25th
- $35KMedian
- $36K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,990 | $2,999 | $17.30 |
| Median | $34,540 | $2,878 | $16.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,040 | $2,670 | $15.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,420 | $3,035 | $17.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Cashiers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($36,640) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $35,990 | $34,540 | $31,200 | $44,840 | 14,440 |
| Rhode Island | $36,640 | $34,860 | $31,200 | $47,420 | 9,260 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $35,990, a single filer in Providence takes home about $30,365 a year, or $2,530 a month and $1,168 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $30,365 | $2,530 |
| Working in MA | $29,618 | $2,468 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $35,990 buys what about $35,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 14.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$36,140
- Worcester, MA$35,460
- Boston, MA$37,260
- Barnstable, MA$37,420
- Hartford, CT$36,430
- Springfield, MA$35,050
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 Providence: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Providence?
$17.30 an hour on average, and $16.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Providence?
About $30,365 a year ($2,530 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,990. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do cashiers earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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