Cashier salary in Richmond, VA

The median pay for a cashier in Richmond, VA is $14.59 an hour — about $30,350 a year full time. That figure comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Richmond, VA (2025). Half of the roles pay more than this and half pay less, so treat it as the middle of the market rather than a target.

Most cashiers in Richmond, VA earn between $13.25 an hour and $17.55 an hour — that is the 10th to the 90th percentile. The spread usually reflects experience, shift, certifications and employer size more than anything else.

Pay at the bottom of the range — roughly what someone starting out can expect — is around $13.25 an hour in Richmond, VA. A quarter of cashiers earn below $13.78 an hour, so the first year or two typically sits in that band. This is a role employers routinely fill with people who have no prior experience.

The top 10% of cashiers in Richmond, VA earn about $17.55 an hour or more, roughly 1.2× the median. Getting there usually means experience plus something specific — certifications, supervisory duties, specialised skills or premium shifts.

Cashiers process customer transactions and handle payment. It is one of the most accessible jobs available and requires no prior experience. Day to day, that means scan items and process payment, handle cash, cards and vouchers, process returns and price checks and bag items and assist customers.

The usual route is: (1) apply directly, (2) learn additional departments, (3) move to customer service desk or key holder, (4) progress into supervision. Employers typically look for no formal education required, often hires at 16+ and standing for a full shift.

Usually not. Most employers hire cashiers without a specific licence, and train on the job.

Widely available, though self-checkout has reduced numbers in larger chains. Roles combining cashier and floor duties are increasingly the norm.