Teller Salary
Tellers earn a median $43,030 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$43,030
$20.69 per hour
Range
$34,360 – $49,680
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
329,480
across the U.S.
▲9.4%
Pay trend: The median for tellers in the U.S. rose from $39,340 (May 2024) to $43,030 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 7.0%.
What tellers do
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)
- Openings per year
- 26,800
Employment of tellers is projected to shrink 13.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 26,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Teller take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,755
per year · effective tax rate 14.6%
$3,063Monthly
$1,531Twice a month
$1,414Every 2 weeks
$17.67Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,984
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,668
- Medicare (1.45%)$624
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,755
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,360 | $16.52 | $29,788 |
| 25th percentile | $37,040 | $17.81 | $31,942 |
| Median (50th) | $43,030 | $20.69 | $36,755 |
| 75th percentile | $46,580 | $22.39 | $39,607 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,680 | $23.88 | $42,098 |
Best cities for tellers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, OH | $45,920 | $38,596 | $40,470 | 3,170 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $45,090 | $38,410 | $38,944 | 5,760 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $49,880 | $42,259 | $38,025 | 3,730 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,040 | $38,231 | $37,004 | 2,500 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | $45,360 | $36,895 | $36,874 | 3,750 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $45,110 | $36,759 | $36,650 | 5,130 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,130 | $37,056 | $36,134 | 6,010 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $46,170 | $37,955 | $35,880 | 2,610 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | $45,500 | $37,124 | $35,416 | 2,720 |
| 10 | Riverside, CA | $45,880 | $37,624 | $35,347 | 2,510 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $47,520 | $38,206 | $35,289 | 4,820 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh, PA | $40,200 | $33,247 | $35,118 | 2,800 |
| 13 | Washington, DC | $46,880 | $38,201 | $35,084 | 4,060 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $38,470 | $32,220 | $34,816 | 2,790 |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA | $49,370 | $40,195 | $34,767 | 2,810 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $44,540 | $35,908 | $34,662 | 9,930 |
| 17 | St. Louis, MO | $38,890 | $32,538 | $34,218 | 3,580 |
| 18 | Miami, FL | $45,540 | $38,771 | $33,964 | 3,400 |
| 19 | New York, NY | $47,230 | $38,176 | $33,915 | 15,820 |
| 20 | Oklahoma City, OK | $36,520 | $30,426 | $33,654 | 2,450 |
| 21 | Los Angeles, CA | $46,350 | $37,976 | $33,440 | 8,790 |
| 22 | Dallas, TX | $39,270 | $33,733 | $32,722 | 6,010 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $49,880
- San Francisco, CA — $49,370
- Boston, MA — $47,520
- New York, NY — $47,230
- Washington, DC — $46,880
- Los Angeles, CA — $46,350
- Denver, CO — $46,170
- Phoenix, AZ — $46,040
- Cincinnati, OH — $45,920
- Riverside, CA — $45,880
- Miami, FL — $45,540
- Minneapolis, MN — $45,500
- Atlanta, GA — $45,360
- Philadelphia, PA — $45,130
- Detroit, MI — $45,110
Teller salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,670 | +1.7% | $40,483 | $40,190 – $60,870 | 9,180 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 | +3.3% | $39,053 | $37,390 – $56,670 | 10,270 |
| California | $46,900 | +2.1% | $38,389 | $38,030 – $58,660 | 25,230 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 | +4.0% | $37,739 | $38,380 – $55,730 | 7,190 |
| Alaska | $46,770 | +2.6% | $39,760 | $42,440 – $49,680 | 1,020 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 | +0.0% | $38,239 | $38,100 – $53,140 | 3,220 |
| Colorado | $46,060 | +3.8% | $37,871 | $37,730 – $56,060 | 5,370 |
| Maryland | $46,010 | +6.2% | $37,327 | $36,060 – $55,900 | 3,860 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 | +2.7% | $37,242 | $36,400 – $47,480 | 700 |
| Florida | $45,580 | +3.3% | $38,804 | $36,010 – $57,130 | 14,700 |
| Delaware | $45,340 | +3.8% | $36,771 | $37,620 – $49,600 | 1,400 |
| Rhode Island | $45,300 | +4.9% | $37,497 | $40,220 – $54,980 | 830 |
| Arizona | $45,250 | +3.2% | $37,616 | $37,620 – $54,350 | 3,770 |
| Virginia | $45,120 | +4.1% | $36,654 | $34,640 – $50,050 | 7,410 |
| Nevada | $44,980 | +2.0% | $38,321 | $37,610 – $47,770 | 1,850 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 | +4.3% | $36,921 | $37,550 – $50,450 | 5,260 |
| New Hampshire | $44,460 | +4.7% | $37,904 | $37,900 – $49,630 | 1,550 |
| Oregon | $44,440 | −0.4% | $34,829 | $37,990 – $47,780 | 2,990 |
| New York | $44,400 | +0.8% | $36,055 | $37,950 – $55,420 | 15,040 |
| Minnesota | $44,190 | +5.9% | $36,141 | $35,410 – $47,510 | 5,740 |
| Vermont | $44,030 | +4.8% | $36,517 | $37,950 – $46,470 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $43,910 | +9.1% | $35,616 | $36,210 – $49,340 | 1,760 |
| Maine | $42,890 | +9.5% | $34,929 | $37,320 – $46,910 | 2,410 |
| Idaho | $42,380 | +9.0% | $35,094 | $36,940 – $45,610 | 2,690 |
| South Carolina | $42,280 | +9.5% | $34,772 | $35,300 – $48,590 | 4,400 |
| Georgia | $41,690 | +7.2% | $34,137 | $31,620 – $49,090 | 7,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,200 | +3.7% | $33,247 | $34,750 – $49,160 | 14,800 |
| Ohio | $39,810 | −7.4% | $33,855 | $35,360 – $47,930 | 13,890 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 | +1.6% | $33,068 | $36,600 – $47,260 | 9,030 |
| North Dakota | $39,300 | +0.6% | $33,758 | $37,100 – $47,780 | 1,990 |
| Michigan | $39,240 | +3.7% | $32,292 | $35,330 – $47,480 | 13,420 |
| Indiana | $38,730 | +1.0% | $32,187 | $34,680 – $47,380 | 8,400 |
| Illinois | $38,670 | +0.5% | $31,482 | $34,670 – $47,750 | 16,960 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 | +3.6% | $33,083 | $35,820 – $46,020 | 1,560 |
| Iowa | $38,450 | +1.5% | $32,265 | $34,920 – $48,690 | 5,470 |
| Utah | $38,370 | +1.0% | $32,250 | $36,240 – $46,950 | 4,790 |
| Wyoming | $38,290 | +2.9% | $32,946 | $32,670 – $48,120 | 970 |
| Nebraska | $38,140 | +1.8% | $31,970 | $33,490 – $46,320 | 4,590 |
| Montana | $38,080 | +1.2% | $31,744 | $35,830 – $45,040 | 1,660 |
| Texas | $38,050 | +2.3% | $32,753 | $30,360 – $47,770 | 25,860 |
| New Mexico | $37,680 | −1.0% | $31,803 | $30,970 – $47,450 | 2,330 |
| Alabama | $37,350 | +2.8% | $30,588 | $29,980 – $45,860 | 6,770 |
| Kentucky | $37,210 | +2.2% | $30,893 | $29,770 – $46,000 | 5,350 |
| Kansas | $36,840 | +1.4% | $30,525 | $29,550 – $46,440 | 4,720 |
| Mississippi | $36,810 | +4.2% | $31,016 | $29,300 – $45,120 | 3,750 |
| Tennessee | $36,750 | +1.0% | $31,709 | $29,720 – $46,150 | 7,560 |
| Missouri | $36,650 | +3.2% | $30,843 | $30,370 – $48,130 | 10,030 |
| Oklahoma | $35,840 | +1.9% | $29,910 | $29,380 – $46,210 | 7,230 |
| Arkansas | $35,710 | +2.3% | $29,693 | $29,020 – $44,950 | 4,250 |
| Louisiana | $35,680 | −0.6% | $30,165 | $28,180 – $45,080 | 4,900 |
| West Virginia | $34,560 | +10.8% | $29,031 | $28,680 – $39,350 | 2,620 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Account Collector | $47,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $37,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $48,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Procurement Clerk | $50,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $53,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| File Clerk | $43,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Telephone Operator | $41,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -27.6% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk | $44,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teller make?
The national median salary for tellers is $43,030 a year ($20.69 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360 and the top 10% earn over $49,680. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tellers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $47,670. After taxes and local prices, Cincinnati, OH offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tellers are there in the U.S.?
About 329,480 people work as tellers nationwide.