Average Retail cashiers and check-out operators Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Worth noting that retail cashiers and check-out operatorss in the West Midlands earned £15,398 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £14,018 — a difference of 9.8%. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,398 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,828. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), retail cashiers and check-out operatorss take home 53.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £15,398 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,828 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary across UK regions
Retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in Birmingham?
The median retail cashiers and check-out operators salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £15,398 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does retail cashiers and check-out operators pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the West Midlands earn 9.8% above the national median of £14,018. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is retail cashiers and check-out operators a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Retail cashiers and check-out operators in the West Midlands earn £15,398, which is 53.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for retail cashiers and check-out operatorss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.