Automation index
How much of a Cashier’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cashier
30%
AI can already do 30% of this job.
#37 / 113
View rankingCashier
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Greet customers entering establishments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer incoming phone calls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission, and tabulate bills, using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compute and record totals of transactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Request information or assistance, using paging systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- customer service
- operate cash point
- use different communication channels
- apply numeracy skills
- process refunds
- ensure client orientation
- process payments
- provide customer follow-up services
- issue sales invoices
- manage theft prevention
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5230
IS WORK OVER?
Diplomat
22%
#91 / 113
View rankingDiplomat
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft cables, notes and briefings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 42% | +8.4 |
Analyse press, law and positions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Negotiate, represent and keep protocol.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Report to capital and take instruction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Contact net, receptions and crises.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Decide the margin and not bind the State.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Draft cables, notes and briefings
- Analyse press, law and positions
- Negotiate, represent and keep protocol
- Report to capital and take instruction
- Contact net, receptions and crises
- Decide the margin and not bind the State
- diplomatico
- diplomat
- embajador
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3094.00· ESCO/ISCO 1112