How to hire a branch banker

How to hire a branch banker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step branch banker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a branch banker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new branch banker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The branch banker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A branch banker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, branch bankers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents branch banker salaries for various positions.

   Type of Branch Banker	Description	Hourly rate
   Branch Banker	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$12-19
   Accounts Receivable Manager	An accounts receivable manager is responsible for overseeing the financial matters in a business or company, focusing on the generated sales and income. Moreover, they are also responsible for maintaining an accurate and efficient collection of payments, conducting research and analysis, and supervising the workforce, striving to meet all the goals within the allotted time... Show more	$20-54
   Accounts Payable Manager	An accounts payable manager is in charge of supervising a company's financial activities, particularly in all payable matters. Their primary responsibilities revolve around managing and assessing staff performances and overseeing check and payroll disbursements... Show more	$24-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Customer Relationships
   • Financial Solutions
   • Loan Payments
   • Bank Products
   • Operational Procedures
   • Address Changes
   • Cross-Selling
   • Bank Policies
   • Client Transactions
   • Bonds
   • Reconciliations
   • NMLS

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage customer portfolios, service relationships, and used profiling analysis tools to identify cross-selling opportunities.
   • Have NMLS #for initiating loans.
   • Oversee entire loan process including application, origination, and closing.
   • Maintain the vault, the ATM, and associate security procedures.
   • Send and receive wire transfers, NMLS certify, handle client complaints, etc.
   • Process all teller transactions and balance individual cash drawer, branch vault, and ATM.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your branch banker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A branch banker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, branch bankers' average salary in kentucky is 34% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level branch bankers 37% less than senior-level branch bankers.
   • Certifications. A branch banker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a branch banker's salary.

   Average branch banker salary

   $15.90hourly

   $33,076 yearly

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   Entry-level branch banker salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average branch banker salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$39,622	$19
   2	New York	$39,200	$19
   3	Michigan	$38,421	$18
   4	Massachusetts	$38,103	$18
   5	Missouri	$36,778	$18
   6	Illinois	$35,523	$17
   7	New Jersey	$35,481	$17
   8	Wisconsin	$32,777	$16
   9	Tennessee	$32,587	$16
   10	Ohio	$32,229	$15
   11	Pennsylvania	$31,898	$15
   12	New Mexico	$31,548	$15
   13	Virginia	$31,145	$15
   14	Colorado	$31,050	$15
   15	Kansas	$30,660	$15
   16	Arizona	$30,021	$14
   17	Florida	$28,800	$14
   18	District of Columbia	$28,703	$14
   19	Maryland	$28,482	$14
   20	Texas	$28,138	$14

   Average branch banker salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	J.P. Morgan	$37,448	$18.00
   2	Zions Ban	$35,019	$16.84
   3	Oak Valley Ban	$34,316	$16.50
   4	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$34,287	$16.48	1,414
   5	Wells Fargo	$33,093	$15.91	1,150
   6	The PNC Financial Services Group	$32,922	$15.83	354
   7	PNC	$32,808	$15.77	381
   8	Huntington National Bank	$32,789	$15.76	86
   9	Rockland Trust	$32,630	$15.69	28
   10	Regions Bank	$32,617	$15.68	358
   11	Citi	$32,320	$15.54	185
   12	Bank on Southern Utah	$31,942	$15.36

4. Writing a branch banker job description

   A branch banker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a branch banker job description:

   Branch banker job description example

   Our branch banking roles offer a welcoming and inclusive team environment where you are empowered every day to help our customers achieve their financial goals. Our branch colleagues have an opportunity to share ideas and voice opinions that directly impact our customers, our bank, and our communities for the better. As a Customer Experience Banker Non NMLS, you are a Financial Concierge for our walk-in customers. You are responsible for retaining and growing consumer and business customer relationships by proactively identifying financial goals and needs, recommending appropriate deposit, and other banking products and services. Processes customer transactions accurately and efficiently and balances daily while providing exemplary customer service.
   Duties & Responsibilities:
   
   * Providing excellent customer service and effectively resolving customer issues.
   * Being proficient in understanding and educating customers on consumer deposit products.
   * Proactively identifying opportunities to grow customer relationships through a disciplined sales process, new customer follow-up program, outbound calling, and sourcing referrals from customers and partners.
   * Educating and referring customers to other areas of the bank to deepen relationships and build a strong partnership.
   * Adhering to all operational, security, risk and regulatory policies and procedures.
   * Demonstrating acumen in sales, customer service, relationship management, banking, communication and presentation.
   * Other duties as assigned.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   * High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 1 year customer service or military service in an administration, contracting, civil affairs, or similar role or a Bachelor's Degree.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   * 1 year or more in customer service in banking, financial services or goal driven retail sales.
   * Cash handling skills.
   * Comfort with technology such as mobile services and online banking services.
   
   Workplace Type:
   
   Office
   
   Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
   Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.
   
   Agency Statement: Huntington does not accept solicitation from Third Party Recruiters for any position

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5. Post your job

   To find the right branch banker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with branch bankers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit branch bankers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your branch banker job on Zippia to find and recruit branch banker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit branch bankers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new branch banker

   Once you've selected the best branch banker candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new branch banker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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