Cashier salary in Virginia after taxes
The median cashier in Virginia earns $30,580 a year ($14.70 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $25,807 a year, or $992.58 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,040 | $23,136 | $1,928 | $889.86 |
| 25th percentile | $28,460 | $24,225 | $2,019 | $931.72 |
| Median | $30,580 | $25,807 | $2,151 | $992.58 |
| 75th percentile | $35,000 | $29,105 | $2,425 | $1,119.40 |
| 90th percentile | $37,450 | $30,932 | $2,578 | $1,189.70 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of cashiers in Virginia earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Cashier take-home pay in other states
Virginia ranks #13 of 20 of the states we cover for median cashier take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,720 | $32,754 |
| Alaska | $36,130 | $31,210 |
| California | $37,100 | $30,994 |
| New Hampshire | $33,840 | $29,370 |
| New York | $35,500 | $29,167 |
| New Jersey | $34,590 | $29,109 |
| Massachusetts | $35,520 | $29,101 |
| Illinois | $34,490 | $28,330 |
| Wyoming | $30,810 | $26,936 |
| Florida | $30,530 | $26,711 |
| Nevada | $29,870 | $26,181 |
| South Dakota | $29,780 | $26,108 |
| Virginia | $30,580 | $25,807 |
| Texas | $29,230 | $25,666 |
| Ohio | $29,260 | $25,197 |
| Tennessee | $28,590 | $25,152 |
| Michigan | $29,740 | $25,063 |
| Georgia | $29,070 | $24,836 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,220 | $24,761 |
| North Carolina | $28,880 | $24,735 |
Questions
How much does a cashier make in Virginia after taxes?
The median cashier in Virginia earns $30,580 a year ($14.70 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $25,807 a year, $2,151 a month or $992.58 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many cashiers work in Virginia?
About 83,890, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Virginia Tax, withholding formula for wages paid after July 1, 2025
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