Guide
Ohio retail wage guide
What retail and grocery roles pay in Ohio, next to the national figures, with the state minimum wage.
Minimum wage
$11.00
$11.00Larger employers; the federal rate applies to smaller ones
State rate in effect in 2026. Local rates can be higher.
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Median hourly pay in Ohio
| Role | Ohio | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CashiersSOC 41-2011 | $14.07 | $15.81 | -11% |
| Retail sales associatesSOC 41-2031 | $14.81 | $17.03 | -13% |
| Stockers and order fillersSOC 53-7065 | $17.85 | $17.95 | -1% |
| Retail supervisors and shift leadsSOC 41-1011 | $21.96 | $23.33 | -6% |
| Janitors and cleanersSOC 37-2011 | $17.26 | $17.71 | -3% |
| Baggers, packers and packagersSOC 53-7064 | $17.79 | $17.44 | +2% |