Bar staff vs Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary (2025)

How do Bar staff and Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £4,680 more per year (51% higher)

Bar staff

£9,262
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBar staffRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsDifference
Median Annual£9,262£13,942-£4,680
Mean Annual£11,673£14,850-£3,177
Monthly£772£1,162-£390
Weekly£178£268-£90
Hourly£4.45£6.70-£2.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBar staffRetail cashiers and check-out operators
10th (Entry)£2,228£5,714
25th£4,529£8,531
50th (Median)£9,262£13,942
75th£16,478£19,401
90th (Senior)£24,848£25,568
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bar staff or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
A Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns more. The median salary for a Bar staff is £9,262, whilst a Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £13,942 — a difference of £4,680 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bar staff and a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
The difference is £4,680 per year. Retail cashiers and check-out operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bar staff or a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
From a salary perspective, Retail cashiers and check-out operators offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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