How much does a personal banker make?

The average personal banker salary in the United States is $37,639. Personal banker salaries typically range between $29,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for personal bankers is $18.1 per hour. Personal banker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Personal bankers earn the highest average salary in New York.

Personal banker salary

Q: What state pays Personal Bankers the most?

New York pays Personal Bankers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $51,985 per year, or $24.99 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a personal banker?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a personal banker if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Hampshire you should be paid close to $50,049 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Personal Banker?

A good starting salary for a personal banker is $24,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a personal banker in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for personal bankers is $46,777, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a personal banker can vary by state.

Q: Do personal bankers make good money?

Yes, personal bankers can make good money. A motivated personal banker can make more than $50,000 in total compensation their first year, and more than that after establishing a broad customer base.

Q: How much do personal bankers make per hour?

The average hourly rate for a personal banker is around $20 an hour. This can range from about $17 to $25 an hour, depending on several factors. A motivated personal banker can make more than $50,000 in total compensation their first year, and more than that after establishing a broad customer base.

Q: Is being a personal banker stressful?

No, being a personal banker is not a particularly stressful job. However, like all jobs, it does come with some stress levels, which can be more or less depending on the company a person works for and the individual level of responsibility within the role.

Average personal banker salary

$37,639

$18.1 hourly rate

Entry-level personal banker salary

$29,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Personal Banker Salary

The average salary for a personal banker is around $37,639 annually. This translates to approximately $18 per hour. Factors influencing salary include location, experience level, and specific employer. For instance, personal bankers in high-demand areas or larger financial institutions often earn more than those in smaller markets.

Salary by State

Understanding how salary varies by state can provide valuable insights into potential earnings. States with higher living costs like California and New York generally offer higher salaries. For example, personal bankers in New York may earn upwards of $45,000 annually, while those in states with lower costs of living may see figures closer to $32,000.

Career Advancement

As personal bankers gain experience, they can pursue advancement opportunities, such as becoming a branch manager or moving into specialized roles. Dedicated professionals may see their salaries increase significantly with promotions and additional responsibilities.

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Where can a Personal Banker earn more?

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Northern Trust$51,392

Amplify Credit Union$38,927

Personal banker salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a personal banker typically falls between $37,072 and $102,262.

zippia

$37,639yearly

glassdoor[1]

$59,009yearly

indeed[2]

$40,738yearly

comparably[3]

$37,072yearly

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$102,262yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$43,409yearly

Average personal banker salary by state

The average personal banker salary in New York, New Hampshire, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average personal banker salary states are Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for personal bankers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$51,985	$24.99
2	Rhode Island	$44,954	$21.61
3	Pennsylvania	$41,103	$19.76
4	Ohio	$36,073	$17.34
5	Maine	$49,405	$23.75
6	Kansas	$42,717	$20.54
7	Alaska	$41,793	$20.09
8	Illinois	$39,367	$18.93
9	New Hampshire	$50,049	$24.06
10	Indiana	$36,501	$17.55
11	Connecticut	$38,308	$18.42
12	Minnesota	$40,712	$19.57
13	North Carolina	$36,032	$17.32
14	New Mexico	$41,061	$19.74
15	Delaware	$37,133	$17.85
16	Nebraska	$36,446	$17.52
17	California	$39,490	$18.99
18	Missouri	$38,028	$18.28
19	Maryland	$38,728	$18.62
20	Vermont	$36,639	$17.61
21	Hawaii	$40,515	$19.48
22	North Dakota	$36,442	$17.52
23	Texas	$36,348	$17.48
24	West Virginia	$36,122	$17.37
25	Oregon	$36,175	$17.39
26	South Dakota	$34,205	$16.44
27	Colorado	$35,030	$16.84
28	Florida	$34,126	$16.41
29	Michigan	$33,626	$16.17
30	Tennessee	$34,946	$16.80
31	New Jersey	$34,875	$16.77
32	Wyoming	$33,241	$15.98
33	Arizona	$33,074	$15.90
34	Louisiana	$34,416	$16.55
35	Wisconsin	$32,283	$15.52
36	Kentucky	$34,495	$16.58
37	Mississippi	$33,182	$15.95
38	Utah	$34,296	$16.49
39	Arkansas	$31,873	$15.32
40	Iowa	$32,039	$15.40
41	South Carolina	$31,130	$14.97
42	Virginia	$33,688	$16.20
43	Georgia	$33,076	$15.90
44	Washington	$32,573	$15.66
45	Nevada	$33,039	$15.88
46	District of Columbia	$34,237	$16.46
47	Massachusetts	$31,502	$15.15
48	Montana	$29,762	$14.31
49	Alabama	$26,040	$12.52
50	Idaho	$30,499	$14.66
51	Oklahoma	$26,990	$12.98

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Highest paying cities for personal bankers

The highest-paying cities for personal bankers are New York, NY, Portland, ME, and Kansas City, KS.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$52,125	$25.06
2	Portland, ME	$49,745	$23.92
3	Kansas City, KS	$42,732	$20.54
4	Oakland, CA	$40,252	$19.35
5	Chicago, IL	$39,467	$18.97
6	Saint Louis, MO	$38,117	$18.33
7	Pittsburgh, PA	$37,418	$17.99
8	Cleveland, OH	$37,093	$17.83
9	San Antonio, TX	$36,873	$17.73
10	Raleigh, NC	$36,467	$17.53
11	Indianapolis, IN	$36,458	$17.53
12	Portland, OR	$36,072	$17.34
13	Colorado Springs, CO	$35,053	$16.85
14	Brentwood, TN	$35,001	$16.83
15	Miami, FL	$34,314	$16.50
16	Salt Lake City, UT	$34,246	$16.46
17	Washington, DC	$34,240	$16.46
18	Washington, MI	$34,003	$16.35
19	Washington, NJ	$33,637	$16.17
20	Tucson, AZ	$33,154	$15.94

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Personal banker salary details

A personal banker's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average personal banker salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a personal banker's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23
75th Percentile	$43,000	$3,583	$21
Average	$37,639	$3,137	$18
25th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15
10th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14

Highest paying personal banker jobs

The highest paying types of personal bankers are banking associate, specialist-small business, and business banker.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Finance Service Advisor	$50,706	$4,225	$24.38	118,612
Finance Service Representative	$38,361	$3,197	$18.44	220,519
Finance Representative	$41,765	$3,480	$20.08	124,645
New Accounts Representative	$36,918	$3,077	$17.75	133,070
Bank Representative	$34,417	$2,868	$16.55	105,192
Finance Sales Consultant	$45,562	$3,797	$21.90	101,031

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Which companies pay personal bankers the most?

Personal banker salaries at Northern Trust and Univest Financial Corporation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average personal banker salary at companies like Westerra Credit Union and WSFS Bank are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Northern Trust	$51,392	$24.71
2	Univest Financial Corporation	$41,849	$20.12
3	Westerra Credit Union	$40,866	$19.65
4	WSFS Bank	$40,483	$19.46
5	The Citizens First National Bank Of Storm Lake	$40,390	$19.42
6	Simmons Bank	$40,342	$19.40
7	HSBC Bank	$40,337	$19.39
8	Republic Bank	$39,787	$19.13
9	Peoples Bank NC	$39,647	$19.06
10	Citi	$39,642	$19.06
11	Affinity Credit Union	$39,621	$19.05
12	City National Bank	$39,603	$19.04
13	Unity Bank	$39,521	$19.00
14	German American	$39,475	$18.98
15	Schools	$39,418	$18.95
16	Western Alliance Bank	$39,285	$18.89
17	S&T Ban	$39,233	$18.86
18	Oregon Community Credit Union	$39,193	$18.84
19	J.P. Morgan	$39,122	$18.81
20	Amplify Credit Union	$38,927	$18.71

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Personal banker salary trends

The average personal banker salary has fallen by $-4,236 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average personal banker earned $41,875 annually, but today, they earn $37,639 a year. That works out to a -4% change in pay for personal bankers over the last decade.

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Average personal banker salary over time

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Personal banker salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$37,600	$18.10	+3.9%
2024	$36,200	$17.40	-3.0%
2023	$37,300	$17.91	+0.5%
2022	$37,100	$17.82	-5.5%
2021	$39,100	$18.81	-6.3%

Recently added personal banker salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Ntrs	Personal Banker	Winnetka, IL	06/30/2025	$52,800
Commerce Bancshares	Personal Banker	Tulsa, OK	06/28/2025	$41,740
Commerce Bancshares	Personal Banker-Central/Downtown	Kansas City, MO	06/28/2025	$41,740
First Community Bank	Personal Banker I	Pilot Mountain, NC	06/28/2025	$33,016
First Community Bank	Personal Banker I	Bristol, VA	06/28/2025	$33,016
Umb	Floating Personal Banker II	Kansas City, MO	06/28/2025	$33,920
Umpqua Bank Corp	Personal Banker	Lewiston, ME	06/28/2025	$37,566
Chino Commercial Bank	Personal Banker	Chino, CA	06/28/2025	$50,088
Blaze Credit Union	Personal Banker	Saint Cloud, MN	06/28/2025	$49,691
Glacier Bancorp	Personal Banker I	Nampa, ID	06/27/2025	$40,697