Teller Salary in St. Louis, MO
Tellers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $38,890 a year — 10% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $32,538 take-home, or $2,711 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,487
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,411
- Medicare (1.45%)$564
- Missouri income tax$890
- Take-home pay$32,538
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $389 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $32,149 ($2,679 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Teller pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,280 | $15.04 | $26,781 | $2,232 |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | $17.50 | $30,654 | $2,554 |
| Median (50th) | $38,890 | $18.70 | $32,538 | $2,711 |
| 75th percentile | $46,250 | $22.24 | $38,105 | $3,175 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,170 | $23.64 | $40,314 | $3,360 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $38,890 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median teller's $32,538 take-home pay has the buying power of $34,218 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
St. Louis, MO has 1.3× the national concentration of teller jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for tellers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #17 of 22 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, OH | $45,920 | $38,596 | $40,470 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $45,090 | $38,410 | $38,944 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $49,880 | $42,259 | $38,025 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,040 | $38,231 | $37,004 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | $45,360 | $36,895 | $36,874 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $45,110 | $36,759 | $36,650 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,130 | $37,056 | $36,134 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $46,170 | $37,955 | $35,880 |
| 17 | St. Louis, MO | $38,890 | $32,538 | $34,218 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 22 metros →
About the job: tellers
Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution’s various transactions.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -13.2% (declining)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Teller salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $38,470
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make in St. Louis, MO?
The median teller salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $38,890 a year, or about $18.70 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,400 and $46,250.
What is a teller’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $38,890 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $32,538 a year ($2,711 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $890 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a teller?
Pay here is 10% below the national median of $43,030. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $34,218 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #17 of 22 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a teller afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 36% of a median teller’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in St. Louis, MO
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- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $63,500
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $51,260
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,970
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $47,490
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,200
- Customer Service Representative — $45,800
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $45,620
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,340
- Office Clerks, General — $44,980
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $36,470