Gas Station clerk shows awareness

It’s tough to say all gas station clerks are underpaid without looking at every single one, but there’s a strong case that many are. Pay for gas station clerks typically hovers around minimum wage or just above it, depending on where they are. In the U.S., for instance, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, though some states bump it higher—like $16.66 in Washington or $15 in California as of early 2025. Still, even in those places, the cost of living often outpaces what clerks take home.