Cashier salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for cashiers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $32,754 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,720 | $32,754 | $2,730 | 61,050 |
| Alaska | $36,130 | $31,210 | $2,601 | 5,810 |
| California | $37,100 | $30,994 | $2,583 | 336,110 |
| New Hampshire | $33,840 | $29,370 | $2,448 | 17,250 |
| New York | $35,500 | $29,167 | $2,431 | 158,890 |
| New Jersey | $34,590 | $29,109 | $2,426 | 107,680 |
| Massachusetts | $35,520 | $29,101 | $2,425 | 58,880 |
| Illinois | $34,490 | $28,330 | $2,361 | 139,630 |
| Wyoming | $30,810 | $26,936 | $2,245 | 5,840 |
| Florida | $30,530 | $26,711 | $2,226 | 201,370 |
| Nevada | $29,870 | $26,181 | $2,182 | 30,160 |
| South Dakota | $29,780 | $26,108 | $2,176 | 12,860 |
| Virginia | $30,580 | $25,807 | $2,151 | 83,890 |
| Texas | $29,230 | $25,666 | $2,139 | 245,730 |
| Ohio | $29,260 | $25,197 | $2,100 | 103,020 |
| Tennessee | $28,590 | $25,152 | $2,096 | 63,350 |
| Michigan | $29,740 | $25,063 | $2,089 | 92,930 |
| Georgia | $29,070 | $24,836 | $2,070 | 97,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,220 | $24,761 | $2,063 | 110,950 |
| North Carolina | $28,880 | $24,735 | $2,061 | 106,440 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.