Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in the UK (2025)

Median Salary
£13,942
per year
Hourly Rate
£6.70
per hour
Mean Salary
£14,850
per year

Salary Range

Retail cashiers and check-out operators salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.

10th: £5,71425th: £8,531Median: £13,94275th: £19,40190th: £25,568

Pay Breakdown

PeriodAmount
Annual (Median)£13,942
Monthly£1,162
Fortnightly£536
Weekly£268
Daily£54
Hourly£6.70

Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnualMonthlyDescription
10th£5,714£476Entry level
25th£8,531£711Below average
50th (Median)£13,942£1,162Mid-point
75th£19,401£1,617Experienced
90th£25,568£2,131Top earners
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Key Insights

The median annual salary for a Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the UK is £13,942, equating to £1,162 per month or £6.70 per hour.

Salaries range from £5,714 at entry level (10th percentile) to £25,568 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £19,854.

The Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary of £13,942 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.

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Coffee shop workers£13,744£6.61
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Sports and leisure assistants£13,108£6.30
Sales and retail assistants£14,814£7.12
Care escorts£13,029£6.26
Sports and Fitness Occupations£12,841£6.17
Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers£15,158£7.29
Hairdressers and barbers£15,210£7.31
Hairdressers and Related Services£15,289£7.35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the UK?
The median Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the United Kingdom is £13,942 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Retail cashiers and check-out operators earn per hour?
A Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns approximately £6.70 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Retail cashiers and check-out operators?
A Retail cashiers and check-out operators earns approximately £1,162 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Retail cashiers and check-out operators a well-paid job in the UK?
The Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary of £13,942 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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