Bank Tellers
Bank tellers are the friendly faces of banking who help customers with their money needs every day. They handle cash deposits and withdrawals, process checks, exchange foreign currency, and answer questions about accounts using modern banking software and security systems. This job requires strong math skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service abilities. Many bank tellers work in collaborative team environments and can advance to supervisory roles or other banking careers with on-the-job training and additional education.
Did you know?
Banking assistants must understand federal regulations like the Bank Secrecy Act and FDIC requirements that govern American financial institutions.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$40,200 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Active Listening
Things to consider
Digital Banking Proficiency
Proficiency with online banking platforms and fintech tools is essential as American banks increasingly digitize their services.
Career Advancement Pathways
Entry-level positions often lead to roles like personal banker, loan officer, or branch manager within the structured hierarchy of American banks.
Key responsibilities
Perform clerical tasks, such as typing, filing, and microfilm photography.
Process and maintain records of customer loans.
Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts and calculate daily transactions, using computers, calculators, or adding machines.
Explain, promote, or sell products or services, such as travelers' checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier's checks, using computerized information about customers to tailor recommendations.
Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks.