Costco offers cashiers wages up to $29.90 per hour: How to apply
Costco is offering cashiers salaries up to $29.90 per hour. Find out what the job entails, the benefits it offers, and how you can apply for the position.
Costco is one of the major retailers in the United States that offer competitive salaries to its employees. According to official information available through its website, cashiers in various branches can earn a salary of up to $29.90 per hour.
According to figures from the United States Department of Labor, the minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. In comparison to this number, Costco cashiers could be earning four times the national base rate. The salary range in the membership-only warehouse club, specifically for this position, starts at $19.50 per hour and can rise to $29.90, depending on the worker’s performance.
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What does a Costco cashier do? Job description and benefits
Beyond cashing out products, a cashier’s responsibilities at Costco range from processing members’ orders to providing a high level of service to customers. Their responsibilities also include performing cleaning, preparation and closing tasks of the department, as necessary.
In addition to a competitive salary, the company also provides a host of benefits including paid time off, medical and pharmaceutical coverage, medical reimbursement accounts, dependent care assistance, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, savings plans such as 401(k), and stock purchases for qualified employees.
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Application and how to apply, depending on your location
With approximately 600 branches around the United States, you may think it could be complicated to apply for vacancies. However, the application process is quite simple. All you have to do is enter the jobs section on the company website and click on “Warehouses and Business Centers”, where you will find the “Cashiers” option. Provide your state, city, and zip code, and the system will show you the vacancies available in your area, after which you can submit your application online.