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 & sharing3
Cash checks for customers.
+Accept the customer's signed check, verify photo ID and account name, process the check payment and issue a…
Cash checks for customers.
+Accept the customer's signed check, verify photo ID and account name, process the check payment and issue a receipt, then record the transaction in the register and secure the check per store cash policy.
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Help with self-checkout areas
+Walk the floor and assist any guests at the self-checkout lane, restart any stalled tills, help customers…
Help with self-checkout areas
+Walk the floor and assist any guests at the self-checkout lane, restart any stalled tills, help customers scan items and remove age-restricted items for attendant approval, then log incidents.
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Make change for customers
+Make exact change for the customer at lane 4: count back $18.37 from the $20 tender, hand over the correct…
Make change for customers
+Make exact change for the customer at lane 4: count back $18.37 from the $20 tender, hand over the correct bills and coins while stating the amount, and record the completed sale in the till before serving the next customer.
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Keeping the record1
Prepare reports of transactions
+Export today's transactions, reconcile cash and card totals against the floor tape, note any voids or refunds…
Prepare reports of transactions
+Export today's transactions, reconcile cash and card totals against the floor tape, note any voids or refunds with explanations, and print the end-of-day transaction report for the manager's review.
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Convincing1
Resolve customer complaints
+Calm the customer at lane 2 about the wrong order: apologise, confirm the missing item, offer a free…
Resolve customer complaints
+Calm the customer at lane 2 about the wrong order: apologise, confirm the missing item, offer a free replacement or refund, process the chosen option at the point of sale, and notify kitchen lead Maria so the mistake is corrected before the next order.
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Move1
Maintain a clean checkout area
+Tidy checkout 3 between customers: clear crumbs and spills, wipe conveyor and keypad with sanitizer, restock…
Maintain a clean checkout area
+Tidy checkout 3 between customers: clear crumbs and spills, wipe conveyor and keypad with sanitizer, restock receipt paper and bags, sweep under the counter, and log any maintenance issues to supervisor Jaime before the lunch rush.
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The daily work21
Greet customers upon entry and exit
+Greet every person entering and leaving the store with eye contact, a brief hello and ‘thanks for coming’ so…
Greet customers upon entry and exit
+Greet every person entering and leaving the store with eye contact, a brief hello and ‘thanks for coming’ so morning rush customers like Maria and afternoon regulars like Jorge feel noticed and to deter quick‑grab thefts.
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Operate scanners, scales, and POS systems
+Run each item through the scanner or weigh produce accurately, call out totals and payment options clearly,…
Operate scanners, scales, and POS systems
+Run each item through the scanner or weigh produce accurately, call out totals and payment options clearly, and signal the floor lead if a price discrepancy or locked item appears so the line keeps moving and mistakes get fixed fast.
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Help customers locate items
+When a customer asks where something is, listen for the brand or recipe need, give a precise aisle and shelf…
Help customers locate items
+When a customer asks where something is, listen for the brand or recipe need, give a precise aisle and shelf location, offer to fetch it for them if they're carrying hot food, and note repeat requests for restocking to the morning supervisor.
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Handle refunds and exchanges
+Process refunds and exchanges by verifying the receipt and item condition, explain the return policy calmly,…
Handle refunds and exchanges
+Process refunds and exchanges by verifying the receipt and item condition, explain the return policy calmly, issue the correct refund or exchange on the transaction screen, and notify the manager if the refund exceeds fifty dollars or looks suspicious.
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Redeem coupons, stamps, or gift cards
+Accept coupons, stamps, and gift cards by checking expiration and barcode, apply the discount to the…
Redeem coupons, stamps, or gift cards
+Accept coupons, stamps, and gift cards by checking expiration and barcode, apply the discount to the transaction so totals recalculate, keep counterfeit concerns in mind, and log any refused coupons to the office with the shift lead.
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Bag, wrap, or package purchases
+Bag and wrap purchases so fragile items are separated, hot food is insulated, receipts are inside the bag,…
Bag, wrap, or package purchases
+Bag and wrap purchases so fragile items are separated, hot food is insulated, receipts are inside the bag, and hand the bag with a thank you to reduce spill risk and leave the customer satisfied before they exit.
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Scan items for purchase
+Scan each item at the till, confirm PLU and weight where required, bag per customer preference, take payment…
Scan items for purchase
+Scan each item at the till, confirm PLU and weight where required, bag per customer preference, take payment and hand over receipt while watching for mismatched prices or suspicious behavior.
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Answer incoming phone calls.
+Answer incoming calls on the store line, greet by name, confirm the customer’s question or order, place hold…
Answer incoming phone calls.
+Answer incoming calls on the store line, greet by name, confirm the customer’s question or order, place hold if you need a manager, and note call details on the shift log.
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Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
+Page for assistance over the store intercom when you need a price check, register override, or extra change,…
Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
+Page for assistance over the store intercom when you need a price check, register override, or extra change, state the lane number, item description, and urgency so the floor lead can respond fast.
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Compute and record totals of transactions.
+Compute and record shift totals: add up each sale, verify discounts and coupons applied correctly, write the…
Compute and record totals of transactions.
+Compute and record shift totals: add up each sale, verify discounts and coupons applied correctly, write the daily totals on the shift sheet, and lock the drawer for the next cashier to prevent shrinkage.
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Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts.
+Post charges to a guest account when they request room billing, read back the room number and total, get…
Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts.
+Post charges to a guest account when they request room billing, read back the room number and total, get authorization, and note the transaction on the guest folio for the front desk to reconcile.
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Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices.
+Weigh produce on the scale, enter the PLU or select the product, confirm the unit price with the customer,…
Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices.
+Weigh produce on the scale, enter the PLU or select the product, confirm the unit price with the customer, print and attach the price sticker, and ring the item through the till.
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Support team members in fast-paced environment
+Help the team hit lunch rush targets by taking over the front till during my five-minute break, handle…
Support team members in fast-paced environment
+Help the team hit lunch rush targets by taking over the front till during my five-minute break, handle payments and refunds cleanly, call for a runner on slow food times, and flag any suspected theft to shift lead before I return.
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Verify the value and features of items
+Check the barcode price, expiry and visible defects on these packaged sandwiches and bottled drinks, compare…
Verify the value and features of items
+Check the barcode price, expiry and visible defects on these packaged sandwiches and bottled drinks, compare with the shelf price list and current promo, correct any label mismatches, and note items needing price correction for the manager.
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Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
+Count the register till and coin trays, separate bills by denomination, record the totals on the deposit…
Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
+Count the register till and coin trays, separate bills by denomination, record the totals on the deposit slip, wrap coin rolls for pennies through quarters, place the completed cash bag in the safe and initial it before 11:00 PM.
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Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
+Float the new register, assign Hannah and Omar to lanes, demonstrate the correct refund and void procedures…
Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
+Float the new register, assign Hannah and Omar to lanes, demonstrate the correct refund and void procedures at the point of sale, then shadow each for two peak transactions and give written feedback before the shift ends.
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Sell tickets and other items to customers.
+Ring up the two concert tickets and three meal vouchers, confirm seating and age restrictions, collect…
Sell tickets and other items to customers.
+Ring up the two concert tickets and three meal vouchers, confirm seating and age restrictions, collect payment, print and staple physical tickets with the receipt, and hand them to the customer with a short explanation of entry rules.
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Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
+Offer to bag the customer's order, confirm any hot or fragile items need extra protection, place the food in…
Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
+Offer to bag the customer's order, confirm any hot or fragile items need extra protection, place the food in a carry‑out bag with napkins and condiments, and hand it to the customer with the final total and a thank you.
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Ensure prices and quantities are correct
+Verify shelf tags and register prices for the day's specials, correct any mismatches at the price board and…
Ensure prices and quantities are correct
+Verify shelf tags and register prices for the day's specials, correct any mismatches at the price board and test-scan three items to ensure the till shows the right amounts, then report persistent variances to inventory control.
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Maintain knowledge of store policies and promotions
+Review the week's promotion sheet, memorise the two current combos and discount rules, brief the morning crew…
Maintain knowledge of store policies and promotions
+Review the week's promotion sheet, memorise the two current combos and discount rules, brief the morning crew on the upsell language and refund limits, and post the promotion summary at the register.
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Cash register
+count today's takings, reconcile cash and card totals, note discrepancies and final drawer amount in the cash…
Cash register
+count today's takings, reconcile cash and card totals, note discrepancies and final drawer amount in the cash register, attach the signed over‑shift till count, and flag any variance over $10 to manager Rosa before close.
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