Cashier
Also called: Checker, Sales Associate, Store Clerk, Cage Cashier
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.
What does a Cashier do?
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
How to become a Cashier
Training: A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Social Orientation
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Cashier make?
About $32,880 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $24,530 and $40,410. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Cashier?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Cashier?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma.
Is Cashier a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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