Retail cashiers and check-out operators vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns £3,814 more per year (38% higher)
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£13,942£10,128+£3,814
Mean Annual£14,850£12,121+£2,729
Monthly£1,162£844+£318
Weekly£268£195+£73
Hourly£6.70£4.87+£1.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRetail cashiers and check-out operatorsWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£5,714£2,228
25th£8,531£4,524
50th (Median)£13,942£10,128
75th£19,401£18,211
90th (Senior)£25,568£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Retail cashiers and check-out operators or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns more. The median salary for a Retail cashiers and check-out operators is £13,942, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £3,814 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Retail cashiers and check-out operators and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £3,814 per year. Retail cashiers and check-out operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Retail cashiers and check-out operators or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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