How to become a Cashier in Canada

What does a Cashier do?

Cashiers process customer purchases by scanning items, accepting payments, making change, and providing receipts while maintaining accurate cash drawers and delivering friendly customer service.

Typical duties

  • Scan items, process payments, and provide receipts to customers.
  • Handle cash, credit card, and digital payment transactions accurately.
  • Maintain an organized and balanced cash drawer throughout shifts.
  • Greet customers and assist with bagging purchases.
  • Process returns, exchanges, and apply discounts or coupons.
  • Answer customer questions about products, pricing, and store policies.
  • Keep the checkout area clean and stocked with bags and supplies.
  • Report discrepancies in cash handling to supervisors.

Salary by experience

Entry Level (P25) $33,792 /year
Mid Level (P50) $34,560 /year
Senior Level (P75) $34,560 /year

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Cashier salary

Average salary $34,676
Min $31,872
Max $38,880

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Current job openings

There are 71,978 job listings for Cashier in Canada

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Frequently asked questions

How many job openings are there for Cashier in Canada?

There are currently 71,978 job openings for Cashier in Canada.

How much does a Cashier earn in Canada?

The average annual salary for Cashier in Canada is 34.676 CAD, ranging from 31.872 to 38.880 CAD.

Sources: ESCO (European Commission), O*NET (US DOL), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA)

Data updated: June 2026