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Teller salary
Average teller salary
$15.47
How much does a teller make?
The average teller salary in the United States is $32,171. Teller salaries typically range between $26,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tellers is $15.47 per hour.
Teller salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tellers earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Teller earn more?
Teller Salaries By Experience Level
Teller salary estimates from across the web
Average teller salary by state
Highest paying states for tellers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $34,794 | $16.73 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $35,253 | $16.95 |
| 3 | Maine | $34,399 | $16.54 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $36,832 | $17.71 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $35,849 | $17.24 |
| 6 | Vermont | $34,047 | $16.37 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $32,584 | $15.67 |
| 8 | Ohio | $32,779 | $15.76 |
| 9 | Arizona | $33,583 | $16.15 |
| 10 | New York | $35,426 | $17.03 |
| 11 | Washington | $35,484 | $17.06 |
| 12 | Michigan | $32,262 | $15.51 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $35,885 | $17.25 |
| 14 | Alaska | $34,104 | $16.40 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $35,327 | $16.98 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $31,383 | $15.09 |
| 17 | Delaware | $34,048 | $16.37 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $31,901 | $15.34 |
| 19 | Colorado | $33,843 | $16.27 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $33,792 | $16.25 |
| 21 | California | $35,028 | $16.84 |
| 22 | Maryland | $34,453 | $16.56 |
| 23 | Nevada | $32,543 | $15.65 |
| 24 | Oregon | $33,637 | $16.17 |
| 25 | Florida | $31,945 | $15.36 |
| 26 | Virginia | $33,117 | $15.92 |
| 27 | Iowa | $31,025 | $14.92 |
| 28 | Utah | $30,931 | $14.87 |
| 29 | Illinois | $32,610 | $15.68 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $32,462 | $15.61 |
| 31 | Montana | $31,020 | $14.91 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $30,768 | $14.79 |
| 33 | Idaho | $30,744 | $14.78 |
| 34 | Kansas | $30,621 | $14.72 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $31,456 | $15.12 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $30,697 | $14.76 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $30,239 | $14.54 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $31,072 | $14.94 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $33,462 | $16.09 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $30,560 | $14.69 |
| 42 | Georgia | $30,515 | $14.67 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $28,942 | $13.91 |
| 44 | Indiana | $28,547 | $13.72 |
| 45 | Alabama | $29,729 | $14.29 |
| 46 | Texas | $29,067 | $13.97 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $27,512 | $13.23 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $29,085 | $13.98 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $28,451 | $13.68 |
| 50 | Missouri | $28,607 | $13.75 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $28,077 | $13.50 |
Highest paying cities for tellers
The highest-paying cities for tellers are Manchester, NJ, Springfield, MA, and Albany, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester, NJ | $36,660 | $17.63 |
| 2 | Springfield, MA | $35,848 | $17.23 |
| 3 | Albany, NY | $35,501 | $17.07 |
| 4 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $35,346 | $16.99 |
| 5 | San Jose, CA | $35,284 | $16.96 |
| 6 | Manchester, NH | $35,269 | $16.96 |
| 7 | Spokane, WA | $34,927 | $16.79 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $34,527 | $16.60 |
| 9 | Portland, ME | $34,420 | $16.55 |
| 10 | Burlington, VT | $34,013 | $16.35 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $33,839 | $16.27 |
| 12 | Albany, OR | $33,712 | $16.21 |
| 13 | Springfield, VA | $33,684 | $16.19 |
| 14 | Rochester, MN | $33,663 | $16.18 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,577 | $16.14 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $33,475 | $16.09 |
| 17 | Cleveland, OH | $33,332 | $16.02 |
| 18 | Reno, NV | $32,877 | $15.81 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $32,696 | $15.72 |
| 20 | Fargo, ND | $32,592 | $15.67 |
Tellers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Teller salary details
A teller's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a teller's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $32,171 | $2,681 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying teller jobs
The highest paying types of tellers are banking associate, merchant, and assistant head teller.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Banking Representative | $33,833 | $2,819 | $16.27 | 41,795 |
| Bank Representative | $34,417 | $2,868 | $16.55 | 105,192 |
| Finance Service Representative | $38,361 | $3,197 | $18.44 | 220,519 |
| New Accounts Representative | $36,918 | $3,077 | $17.75 | 133,070 |
| Universal Banker | $35,922 | $2,993 | $17.27 | 28,761 |
| Personal Banker | $37,639 | $3,137 | $18.10 | 36,603 |
Top companies hiring tellers now:
Which companies pay tellers the most?
Teller salaries at Security Service Federal Credit Union and ESL Federal Credit Union are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average teller salary at companies like Idaho Central Credit Union and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Security Service Federal Credit Union | $41,613 | $20.01 |
| 2 | ESL Federal Credit Union | $41,126 | $19.77 |
| 3 | Idaho Central Credit Union | $40,358 | $19.40 |
| 4 | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union | $40,289 | $19.37 |
| 5 | Home Bancshares Inc. | $39,837 | $19.15 |
| 6 | Stcu | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| 7 | United Natural Foods | $37,755 | $18.15 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | $37,562 | $18.06 |
| 9 | Fidelity Investments | $37,436 | $18.00 |
| 10 | Uline | $37,330 | $17.95 |
| 11 | State Bank of India | $37,200 | $17.88 |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin System | $36,515 | $17.56 |
| 13 | Abbott | $36,447 | $17.52 |
| 14 | Eastern Savings Bank | $36,294 | $17.45 |
| 15 | National General Insurance | $36,226 | $17.42 |
| 16 | Genisys Credit Union | $36,218 | $17.41 |
| 17 | Univest Financial Corporation | $36,079 | $17.35 |
| 18 | Jersey Shore State Bank | $35,874 | $17.25 |
| 19 | Textron | $35,776 | $17.20 |
| 20 | Horicon Bank | $35,741 | $17.18 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Teller salary trends
The average teller salary has risen by $7,919 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average teller earned $24,252 annually, but today, they earn $32,171 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for tellers over the last decade.
Compare teller salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average teller salary over time
Compare teller salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Teller salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,200 | $15.47 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $30,800 | $14.81 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $29,000 | $13.96 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $27,700 | $13.33 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $26,900 | $12.93 | +3.1% |
Recently added teller salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Union Co | Teller-Bilingual English/Spanish | Bay Point, CA | 12/17/2024 | $39,653 |
| Citizens Financial Group | Citizens Teller | Philadelphia, PA | 12/16/2024 | $37,253 |
| Opportunitybank | Customer Service Teller | Sheridan, MT | 12/16/2024 | $34,916 |
| Fulton Bank | Teller | Alloway, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $34,957 |
| Fulton Bank | Teller (Multi-Site) | Maryland | 12/16/2024 | $34,957 |
| Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | Teller-Bilingual | Belvidere, IL | 12/16/2024 | $35,479 |
| Wells Fargo & Co | Teller Timonium | Timonium, MD | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Wesbanco | Teller-Waldorf RTE. 5 | Waldorf, MD | 12/16/2024 | $35,479 |
| Dfcufinancial | Teller-Celebration Branch | Grand Rapids, MI | 12/16/2024 | $34,436 |
| Landmark Credit Union | Teller | Richfield, MN | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
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