What it pays
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Half of all Cashiers in the U.S. earn more than $32,880 a year — the middle 80% land between $24,530 and $40,410. About 3.1 million people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Cashiers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$32,880typical pay / year
3.1 millionpeople in this work
$40,410+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Sending & sharing1
Cash checks for customers.
+Cash the customer's payroll check at register 7: verify ID matches the payee, endorse the back with store…
Cash checks for customers.
+Cash the customer's payroll check at register 7: verify ID matches the payee, endorse the back with store stamp, record the check number and amount on the drawer log, give the correct cash after counting it aloud, and hand the receipt to Maria by noon.
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Move2
Help with self-checkout areas
+Monitor the three self-checkout bays during the Saturday afternoon rush: welcome customers, override item or…
Help with self-checkout areas
+Monitor the three self-checkout bays during the Saturday afternoon rush: welcome customers, override item or weight errors when needed, inspect suspicious bags, call loss prevention for any active theft, and tidy bays between users until 3pm.
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Maintain a clean checkout area
+Keep checkout 5 clean during the noon shift: clear bagging area, wipe conveyor and keypad every hour, remove…
Maintain a clean checkout area
+Keep checkout 5 clean during the noon shift: clear bagging area, wipe conveyor and keypad every hour, remove stray receipts and empty the trash, restock bags, and report any broken light or spill to Facilities before end of shift.
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Keeping the record1
Prepare reports of transactions
+Compile yesterday's transaction report from drawer 4: reconcile till totals to card batch and cash count,…
Prepare reports of transactions
+Compile yesterday's transaction report from drawer 4: reconcile till totals to card batch and cash count, list any voids or overrides with staff names, save the final summary and email it to Store Manager Elena by 9am.
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Convincing2
Make change for customers
+Make change for the customer at Lane 2 who needs a ten dollar bill for a fifty: count the returned cash…
Make change for customers
+Make change for the customer at Lane 2 who needs a ten dollar bill for a fifty: count the returned cash aloud, hand over the correct bills and coins, sign the receipt if requested, and note the exchange in the shift log before the next customer is served.
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Resolve customer complaints
+Take the complaint from Mrs. Alvarez about a scanned incorrect price: listen, confirm the scanned barcode and…
Resolve customer complaints
+Take the complaint from Mrs. Alvarez about a scanned incorrect price: listen, confirm the scanned barcode and receipt, offer the lower price or a manager-approved refund, enter the refund reason in the store incident log, and reassure her before she leaves.
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The daily work21
Support team members in fast-paced environment
+Keep the lane moving and back up teammates during the lunch rush: man the open till, ring sales accurately,…
Support team members in fast-paced environment
+Keep the lane moving and back up teammates during the lunch rush: man the open till, ring sales accurately, take over returns or payment glitches when asked, proactively restock bags and receipt paper, and call a manager immediately for suspected theft.
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Verify the value and features of items
+Check item price and condition before checkout: scan the barcode, confirm weight or model when required,…
Verify the value and features of items
+Check item price and condition before checkout: scan the barcode, confirm weight or model when required, verify promotional stickers or serial numbers, inspect for damage or tampering, and flag anything mismatched to a supervisor before accepting payment.
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Greet customers upon entry and exit
+Stand by the front lane and welcome every customer by name or smile as they enter, offer a basket if needed,…
Greet customers upon entry and exit
+Stand by the front lane and welcome every customer by name or smile as they enter, offer a basket if needed, note any store announcements, and thank each person by name or with a short, sincere farewell as they leave so every visit feels noticed.
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Operate scanners, scales, and POS systems
+Run each item through the scanner or weigh produce accurately, call out totals and prompt for loyalty or…
Operate scanners, scales, and POS systems
+Run each item through the scanner or weigh produce accurately, call out totals and prompt for loyalty or coupons, confirm payment method on the terminal, and verify receipts before handing purchases back so transactions are fast and error-free.
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Help customers locate items
+Ask what they’re looking for, check the store map or inventory to locate the aisle, walk or direct them there…
Help customers locate items
+Ask what they’re looking for, check the store map or inventory to locate the aisle, walk or direct them there while noting stock levels or alternatives, and offer to reserve or fetch the item if it’s near out of stock.
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Handle refunds and exchanges
+Listen to the reason for the return, inspect the item and receipt, process the refund or exchange according…
Handle refunds and exchanges
+Listen to the reason for the return, inspect the item and receipt, process the refund or exchange according to the receipt date and condition, ask for manager approval when policy requires it, and issue the correct refund method while recording the transaction.
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Redeem coupons, stamps, or gift cards
+Validate the coupon, stamp, or gift card for expiry and applicable items, enter the code or scan the voucher,…
Redeem coupons, stamps, or gift cards
+Validate the coupon, stamp, or gift card for expiry and applicable items, enter the code or scan the voucher, apply the discount to the transaction, and print or note the remaining balance on the gift card for the customer.
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Bag, wrap, or package purchases
+Bag, wrap, or package purchases securely by weight and fragility, separate perishable and hazardous items,…
Bag, wrap, or package purchases
+Bag, wrap, or package purchases securely by weight and fragility, separate perishable and hazardous items, ask customer preference for packing, and hand over a tidy bag with the receipt and any carry-out offers noted.
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Scan items for purchase
+Scan each customer’s items, bag fragile goods separately, apply discounts and loyalty points, accept the…
Scan items for purchase
+Scan each customer’s items, bag fragile goods separately, apply discounts and loyalty points, accept the payment method they choose, give the correct change and printed receipt, and note any suspected shoplifting to loss prevention before closing the sale.
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Answer incoming phone calls.
+Answer incoming calls promptly, identify the store and your name, take the caller’s purchase or refund…
Answer incoming phone calls.
+Answer incoming calls promptly, identify the store and your name, take the caller’s purchase or refund request, check product or receipt availability at the till, and hold the line politely while you confirm details before resolving or escalating.
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Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
+Page the floor or specific colleague with the exact aisle and issue—price check on canned tomatoes aisle…
Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
+Page the floor or specific colleague with the exact aisle and issue—price check on canned tomatoes aisle five, register two needs supervisor approval for a refund—wait for acknowledgement and record who responded and when.
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Compute and record totals of transactions.
+Total each customer’s purchases, apply taxes and discounts, record the transaction in the daily till summary,…
Compute and record totals of transactions.
+Total each customer’s purchases, apply taxes and discounts, record the transaction in the daily till summary, reconcile subtotals against scanned items, and log any voids or discrepancies before shift end.
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Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts.
+Post charges to the guest or patient account by confirming their identity, entering the correct service or…
Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts.
+Post charges to the guest or patient account by confirming their identity, entering the correct service or item codes, recording the amount and reason, and confirming the balance and receipt with the account holder.
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Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices.
+Weigh produce or deli items on the scale, verify the PLU or item code, calculate the price from weight and…
Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices.
+Weigh produce or deli items on the scale, verify the PLU or item code, calculate the price from weight and unit price, print and attach the weight label, then scan or enter that label into the sale.
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Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
+Count and sort the till and coin trays from register four, verify denominations match yesterday's closing…
Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
+Count and sort the till and coin trays from register four, verify denominations match yesterday's closing sheet, wrap coin rolls and prepare the deposit bag with signatures and a printed variance note for loss prevention before bank pick-up at 10:00 AM.
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Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
+Run the morning floor roster, assign Kayla and Marco to registers two and three, coach Kayla on upselling the…
Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
+Run the morning floor roster, assign Kayla and Marco to registers two and three, coach Kayla on upselling the loyalty bundle during her first hour, and note any training gaps on the shift log for Friday's review with store manager Laura.
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Sell tickets and other items to customers.
+Sell two adult cinema tickets and three child admissions, ring concessions and a family pack as separate line…
Sell tickets and other items to customers.
+Sell two adult cinema tickets and three child admissions, ring concessions and a family pack as separate line items, collect payment, print the receipt and hand the tickets to the lead usher, advising them of seat changes in row B.
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Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
+Offer carry-out to the customer buying hot meal number seven, pack the food in the appropriate bags, check…
Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
+Offer carry-out to the customer buying hot meal number seven, pack the food in the appropriate bags, check utensils and napkins are included, and note the order as 'to-go' on the receipt so kitchen knows for pickup.
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Ensure prices and quantities are correct
+Price-check the bulk cereal on aisle five and correct the scanner code so the shelf tag shows $4.99 per box,…
Ensure prices and quantities are correct
+Price-check the bulk cereal on aisle five and correct the scanner code so the shelf tag shows $4.99 per box, recount inventory on the shelf for three displays, and update the discrepancy in today's pricing log for inventory control.
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Maintain knowledge of store policies and promotions
+Read today's promotion brief, memorise the two for one coffee offer and the 10% loyalty discount, remind the…
Maintain knowledge of store policies and promotions
+Read today's promotion brief, memorise the two for one coffee offer and the 10% loyalty discount, remind the morning team at 9:00 AM, and note any customer questions to escalate to store manager Priya.
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Cash register
+Close the afternoon shift, count and reconcile till totals against sales, update the cash register record…
Cash register
+Close the afternoon shift, count and reconcile till totals against sales, update the cash register record with discrepancies and card refunds, and notify store manager if variance exceeds ten dollars.
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