How much does a bank manager make?

The average bank manager salary in the United States is $96,910. Bank manager salaries typically range between $65,000 and $142,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for bank managers is $46.59 per hour. Bank manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Bank managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Bank manager salary

Q: What state pays Bank Managers the most?

California pays Bank Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $126,414 per year, or $60.78 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a bank manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a bank manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $120,519 per year.

Average bank manager salary

$96,910

$46.59 hourly rate

Entry-level bank manager salary

$65,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Bank Manager Salaries

The role of a Bank Manager is pivotal in the financial sector, responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. As of October 2025, the average salary for a bank manager stands at $96,910 annually. This figure reflects compensation trends and can differ based on several factors.

Experience Level: Bank managers with more years in the industry typically earn higher salaries. Entry-level positions may start around $70,000, while experienced managers can make upwards of $120,000.

Location: Salary variations are also influenced by geographic location. States such as California and New York often offer higher wages due to the cost of living and market demand.

Highest Paying States: California, New York, and Massachusetts
Job Prospects: The demand for skilled bank managers is expected to grow, offering numerous opportunities in urban areas.

Investing in professional development, such as obtaining certifications or advanced degrees, can further enhance salary prospects and career advancement.

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Where can a Bank Manager earn more?

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Bank manager salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level bank manager	$66,600	$32.03
Mid-level bank manager	$103,000	$49.58
Senior-level bank manager	$159,000	$76.20

Bank manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a bank manager typically falls between $69,489 and $96,910.

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$96,910yearly

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$69,489yearly

comparably[2]

$92,487yearly

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$76,177yearly

Average bank manager salary by state

The average bank manager salary in California, New York, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average bank manager salary states are Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.

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Highest paying states for bank managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$120,519	$57.94
2	California	$126,414	$60.78
3	Washington	$114,969	$55.27
4	New Jersey	$111,826	$53.76
5	Delaware	$107,231	$51.55
6	Nevada	$108,980	$52.39
7	North Carolina	$104,420	$50.20
8	Connecticut	$104,575	$50.28
9	Georgia	$97,995	$47.11
10	Maine	$111,499	$53.61
11	Pennsylvania	$96,567	$46.43
12	District of Columbia	$103,706	$49.86
13	Rhode Island	$101,594	$48.84
14	Michigan	$94,103	$45.24
15	Vermont	$103,586	$49.80
16	Maryland	$100,292	$48.22
17	Arizona	$91,797	$44.13
18	Massachusetts	$94,117	$45.25
19	New Hampshire	$95,867	$46.09
20	Hawaii	$96,985	$46.63
21	Texas	$90,134	$43.33
22	Alaska	$96,605	$46.44
23	Virginia	$94,150	$45.26
24	Louisiana	$92,354	$44.40
25	Ohio	$87,229	$41.94
26	Wisconsin	$90,049	$43.29
27	Alabama	$90,146	$43.34
28	Oregon	$90,334	$43.43
29	West Virginia	$88,233	$42.42
30	Idaho	$90,836	$43.67
31	New Mexico	$90,120	$43.33
32	Tennessee	$85,037	$40.88
33	Kansas	$83,890	$40.33
34	Florida	$83,246	$40.02
35	Oklahoma	$86,549	$41.61
36	Arkansas	$78,907	$37.94
37	Utah	$79,774	$38.35
38	Illinois	$76,537	$36.80
39	South Dakota	$83,772	$40.27
40	Indiana	$77,911	$37.46
41	South Carolina	$82,975	$39.89
42	Missouri	$75,173	$36.14
43	Minnesota	$75,710	$36.40
44	Kentucky	$76,265	$36.67
45	Colorado	$67,782	$32.59
46	Mississippi	$80,074	$38.50
47	Iowa	$75,465	$36.28
48	Montana	$77,087	$37.06
49	North Dakota	$77,611	$37.31
50	Wyoming	$70,366	$33.83
51	Nebraska	$65,535	$31.51

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Highest paying cities for bank managers

The highest-paying cities for bank managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Reno, NV.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$138,084	$66.39
2	New York, NY	$120,789	$58.07
3	Reno, NV	$116,896	$56.20
4	Jersey City, NJ	$112,365	$54.02
5	Portland, ME	$112,016	$53.85
6	Raleigh, NC	$105,928	$50.93
7	Atlanta, GA	$97,839	$47.04
8	McLean, VA	$96,652	$46.47
9	Boston, MA	$94,338	$45.35
10	Fairbanks, AK	$93,465	$44.94
11	Central, LA	$92,803	$44.62
12	Phoenix, AZ	$91,958	$44.21
13	Houston, TX	$91,140	$43.82
14	Waukesha, WI	$90,079	$43.31
15	Alabaster, AL	$89,742	$43.15
16	Portland, OR	$89,272	$42.92
17	Wichita, KS	$84,503	$40.63
18	Hollywood, FL	$83,164	$39.98
19	Cincinnati, OH	$82,827	$39.82
20	Fort Wayne, IN	$80,800	$38.85

Bank manager salary details

A bank manager's salary ranges from $65,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $142,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average bank manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a bank manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$142,000	$11,833	$68
75th Percentile	$118,000	$9,833	$57
Average	$96,910	$8,076	$47
25th Percentile	$79,000	$6,583	$38
10th Percentile	$65,000	$5,417	$31

Highest paying bank manager jobs

The highest paying types of bank managers are senior finance manager, banking center manager, and risk manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Manager Finance Planning And Analysis	$106,888	$8,907	$51.39	111,706
Business Manager-Finance Manager	$106,036	$8,836	$50.98	180,161
Finance And Insurance Manager	$92,250	$7,687	$44.35	136,188
Management Accounts Manager	$91,681	$7,640	$44.08	113,871
Business Relationship Manager	$87,741	$7,312	$42.18	114,003
Portfolio Manager	$114,671	$9,556	$55.13	43,192

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Which companies pay bank managers the most?

Bank manager salaries at Accenture and Pwc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average bank manager salary at companies like Ernst & Young and Citi are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Accenture	$142,685	$68.60
2	Pwc	$135,350	$65.07
3	Ernst & Young	$133,046	$63.96
4	Citi	$116,398	$55.96
5	Texas Children's Hospital	$114,162	$54.89
6	Enterprise Technologies Inc	$111,402	$53.56
7	Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	$109,980	$52.88
8	MUFG EMEA	$108,325	$52.08
9	UBS	$107,775	$51.81
10	Trustco Bank	$105,423	$50.68
11	SoFi	$104,989	$50.48
12	Bank of the West	$100,721	$48.42
13	BMO Capital Markets	$100,434	$48.29
14	Wipro Limited	$95,973	$46.14
15	FNB	$95,626	$45.97
16	BNP Paribas	$94,510	$45.44
17	First Hawaiian Bank	$94,333	$45.35
18	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$94,293	$45.33
19	TD Bank	$93,888	$45.14
20	City National Bank	$93,674	$45.04

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Bank manager salary trends

The average bank manager salary has risen by $19,515 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bank manager earned $77,395 annually, but today, they earn $96,910 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for bank managers over the last decade.

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Average bank manager salary over time

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Bank manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$96,900	$46.59	+3.2%
2024	$93,800	$45.10	+1.5%
2023	$92,400	$44.44	+2.3%
2022	$90,300	$43.43	+2.7%
2021	$87,900	$42.28	+3.1%

Recently added bank manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
BMO (Bank of Montreal	Bank Manager	Chicago, IL	06/28/2025	$72,500
Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A	Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries, Relationship Manager/Banker Analyst	San Francisco, CA	06/27/2025	$87,500
BMO Harris	Bank Manager	Chicago, IL	06/27/2025	$72,500
BMO Harris	Bank Manager II	Auburn, WA	06/26/2025	$56,000
Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust	Community Bank Manager	West Virginia	06/26/2025	$55,000
Bank of Montreal	Bank Manager	Cicero, IL	06/26/2025	$56,000
Bank of Montreal	Bank Manager	Shawnee, KS	06/26/2025	$50,400
BMO (Bank of Montreal	Bank Manager	Shawnee, KS	06/25/2025	$50,400
BMO (Bank of Montreal	Bank Manager	Henderson, NV	06/24/2025	$50,400
BMO Harris	Bank Manager	Shawnee, KS	06/24/2025	$50,400

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