Bank courier vs errand runner

The differences between bank couriers and errand runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a bank courier and an errand runner. Additionally, a bank courier has an average salary of $32,795, which is higher than the $31,769 average annual salary of an errand runner.

The top three skills for a bank courier include routine maintenance, bank branches and security procedures. The most important skills for an errand runner are telephone calls, front desk, and bank deposits.

Bank courier vs errand runner overview

	Bank Courier	Errand Runner
Yearly salary	$32,795	$31,769
Hourly rate	$15.77	$15.27
Growth rate	-	17%
Number of jobs	13,112	13,822
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	12	12

Bank courier vs errand runner salary

Bank couriers and errand runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bank Courier	Errand Runner
Average salary	$32,795	$31,769
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $48,000	Between $19,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between bank courier and errand runner education

There are a few differences between a bank courier and an errand runner in terms of educational background:

	Bank Courier	Errand Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 32%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bank courier vs errand runner demographics

Here are the differences between bank couriers' and errand runners' demographics:

	Bank Courier	Errand Runner
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 65.2% Female, 34.8%	Male, 33.5% Female, 66.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 6.2% White, 54.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between bank courier and errand runner duties and responsibilities

Bank courier example responsibilities.

Pick up and deliver ATM receipts, mail and packages from banks throughout the Connecticut area.
Pick up of medications from warehouse pharmacy and deliver to nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals.
Meter postage to mail collect from various units within Cuna.

Errand runner example responsibilities.

Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Bank courier vs errand runner skills

Common bank courier skills

Routine Maintenance, 72%
Bank Branches, 19%
Security Procedures, 9%

Common errand runner skills

Telephone Calls, 49%
Front Desk, 26%
Bank Deposits, 25%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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