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.
#48 / 703
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?
Employment lawyer
27%
#129 / 703
View rankingEmployment lawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Letter, the file and the deadline.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Conciliation, the SMAC and not yielding extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hearing, the witness and the one who does not show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The agreement, the article and not making it up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the rush and not signing what cannot be.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Stand it up, and not selling an easy yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dismissals
- SMAC
- labour conciliation
- employment hearings
- collective agreements
- disciplinary files
- dismissal letters
- labour deadlines
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611