The average salary for a teller in New York is around $44,400 per year.
Avg Salary
Tellers earn an average yearly salary of $44,400.
Wages typically start from $37,950 and go up to $55,420.
45% below national average Updated in 2025
Teller earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level teller earnings begin at:
$26.65 per hour
$55,420 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level teller earnings begin at:
$22.93 per hour
$47,700 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level teller earnings begin at:
$21.35 per hour
$44,400 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level teller earnings begin at:
$19.32 per hour
$40,180 per year
10th percentile
Starting level teller earnings begin at:
$18.25 per hour
$37,950 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Teller salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $47,670 |
| New Jersey | $47,210 |
| California | $46,900 |
| Massachusetts | $46,900 |
| Alaska | $46,770 |
| Connecticut | $46,320 |
| Colorado | $46,060 |
| Maryland | $46,010 |
| District of Columbia | $45,590 |
| Florida | $45,580 |
| Delaware | $45,340 |
| Rhode Island | $45,300 |
| Arizona | $45,250 |
| Virginia | $45,120 |
| Nevada | $44,980 |
| North Carolina | $44,830 |
| New Hampshire | $44,460 |
| Oregon | $44,440 |
| New York | $44,400 |
| Minnesota | $44,190 |
| Vermont | $44,030 |
| Hawaii | $43,910 |
| Maine | $42,890 |
| Idaho | $42,380 |
| South Carolina | $42,280 |
| Georgia | $41,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,200 |
| Ohio | $39,810 |
| Wisconsin | $39,640 |
| North Dakota | $39,300 |
| Michigan | $39,240 |
| Indiana | $38,730 |
| Illinois | $38,670 |
| South Dakota | $38,460 |
| Iowa | $38,450 |
| Utah | $38,370 |
| Wyoming | $38,290 |
| Nebraska | $38,140 |
| Montana | $38,080 |
| Texas | $38,050 |
| New Mexico | $37,680 |
| Alabama | $37,350 |
| Kentucky | $37,210 |
| Kansas | $36,840 |
| Mississippi | $36,810 |
| Tennessee | $36,750 |
| Missouri | $36,650 |
| Oklahoma | $35,840 |
| Arkansas | $35,710 |
| Louisiana | $35,680 |
| West Virginia | $34,560 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $29,160 |
| Guam | $24,340 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,180 |
How do teller salaries compare to similar careers?
Tellers earn about the same as related careers in New York. On average, they make less than switchboard operators but more than retail salespeople.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Switchboard operator salary | $45K |
| Shipping and receiving clerk salary | $47K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $48K |
| Security guard salary | $44K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $39K |
| Teller salary | $44K |
| Receptionist salary | $43K |
| Janitor salary | $42K |
| Courier salary | $39K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)