How to hire a teller

How to hire a teller, step by step

Here's a step-by-step teller hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the teller you need to hire. Certain teller roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A teller's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tellers 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 teller salaries for various positions.

   Type of Teller	Description	Hourly rate
   Teller	Tellers are responsible for accurately processing routine transactions at a bank. These transactions include cashing checks, depositing money, and collecting loan payments.	$12-18
   Personal Banking Representative	Personal banking representatives typically earn $39K per year. This position requires a high school diploma or GED at a minimum, but employers prefer a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field... Show more	$12-20
   Bank Representative	A bank representative works to assist clients, aiming to provide optimal banking services and build positive client relationships. Their duties include greeting and identifying the clients' needs, answering inquiries, giving clear instructions, and discussing banking terms... Show more	$13-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cash Handling
   • Customer Service
   • Financial Transactions
   • Math
   • Bank Products
   • ATM
   • Basic Math
   • Cross-Sell
   • Bank Policies
   • Savings Withdrawals
   • Customer Relationships
   • Financial Services
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Bank Services

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Process commercial transaction including deposits, withdrawals and loan payments selling monetary instruments.
   • Compile with the bank secrecy act.
   • Process treasury, tax and loan payments.
   • Receive coin and currency from arm trucks.
   • Fill in for coin room teller when on vacation.
   • Monitor all monetary instruments purchase and complete all BSA logs.

   More teller duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your teller job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A teller salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, tellers' average salary in oklahoma is 25% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tellers earn 33% less than senior-level tellers.
   • Certifications. A teller with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a teller's salary.

   Average teller salary

   $15.47hourly

   $32,171 yearly

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   Entry-level teller salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

   Average teller salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$36,660	$18
   2	Massachusetts	$35,848	$17
   3	New York	$35,501	$17
   4	Hawaii	$35,346	$17
   5	California	$35,284	$17
   6	New Hampshire	$35,269	$17
   7	Washington	$34,927	$17
   8	Maryland	$34,527	$17
   9	Maine	$34,420	$17
   10	Vermont	$34,013	$16
   11	Colorado	$33,839	$16
   12	Oregon	$33,712	$16
   13	Virginia	$33,684	$16
   14	Minnesota	$33,663	$16
   15	Arizona	$33,577	$16
   16	District of Columbia	$33,475	$16
   17	Ohio	$33,332	$16
   18	Nevada	$32,877	$16
   19	Illinois	$32,696	$16
   20	North Dakota	$32,592	$16

   Average teller salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Security Service Federal Credit Union	$41,613	$20.01	24
   2	ESL Federal Credit Union	$41,126	$19.77	6
   3	Idaho Central Credit Union	$40,358	$19.40
   4	MIDFLORIDA Credit Union	$40,289	$19.37
   5	Home Bancshares Inc.	$39,837	$19.15	17
   6	Stcu	$39,000	$18.75	4
   7	United Natural Foods	$37,755	$18.15
   8	University of Wisconsin Oshkosh	$37,562	$18.06
   9	Fidelity Investments	$37,436	$18.00	3
   10	Uline	$37,330	$17.95
   11	State Bank of India	$37,200	$17.88
   12	University of Wisconsin System	$36,515	$17.56
   13	Abbott	$36,447	$17.52
   14	Eastern Savings Bank	$36,294	$17.45
   15	National General Insurance	$36,226	$17.42
   16	Genisys Credit Union	$36,218	$17.41	19
   17	Univest Financial Corporation	$36,079	$17.35	6
   18	Jersey Shore State Bank	$35,874	$17.25
   19	Textron	$35,776	$17.20
   20	Horicon Bank	$35,741	$17.18	2

4. Writing a teller job description

   A job description for a teller role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a teller job description:

   Teller job description example

   Job DescriptionJob Description
   
   Sutherland is seeking enthusiastic and people-oriented professionals to join our dynamic team as Customer Support Consultants. We are a group of driven and hard-working individuals. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you! Consultants in this role get to: Strengthen relationships: Support for general billing inquiries. Access customer records and verify customer account information. Identify potential customer needs and recommend solutions. Place follow-up calls to customers to ensure their needs are met in an efficient manner. Develop problem solving abilities: Access customer databases, knowledge resources and technical applications to determine root causes and resolutions. Teamwork: Interact with client departments (test desk, field service, dispatch) regarding escalations. Schedule a technician visit when needed. Improve technical skills: Attend job-related training:Qualifications
   
   Our most successful candidates have: - High School diploma or equivalent - Basic PC keyboarding skills Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Direct client contacts technical support experience - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong problem-diagnosis and problem-solving skills - Multi-tasking skills, showcased using several applications - Experience working with CRM applications (preferred) - Ability to be goals oriented - Strong communication skills and ability to express ideas clearly - To work from home you must: 2.0 Ghz Dual Core or better processor,2 GB RAM (some employment opportunities require a minimum of 4 GB RAM),10 GB available hard drive space,Sound card,Windows 7, including Windows 8 and 8.1, Internet speeds of 1 Mbps upload and 15 Mbps download, Dual ear (designed to minimize audio interference from outside sources). Noise cancelling microphone
   
   Additional Information
   
   

   EEOC and Veteran Documentation
   During employment, employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.
   At times, government agencies require periodic reports from employers on the sex, ethnicity, handicap, veteran and other protected status of employees. The purpose of this Administrative EEO Record is for statistical analysis only and is used to comply with government record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Periodic reports are made to the government on the following information. The completion of the Administrative EEO record is optional. If you choose to volunteer the requested information, please note that all
   Administrative EEO Records are kept in a Confidential File and are not part of your Application for Employment or Personnel file.
   Please note: YOUR COOPERATION IS VOLUNTARY. INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION OF ANY DATA WILL NOT AFFECT ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION.

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5. Post your job

   To find tellers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any tellers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level tellers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find teller candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting tellers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 teller

   Once you've decided on a perfect teller candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new teller. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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