Finance

How to become a Bank Teller

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there

0–2 months

Typical pay

$34k–$44k

Starting from

No experience

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

The route

1. 1

   immediate

   Apply directly

   A high-school diploma and cash-handling experience is the usual bar.

2. 2

   2–6 weeks

   Complete bank training

   Paid, covering compliance, fraud and the core banking system.

   Course that covers thisProfessional Diploma in Customer Service ExcellenceUdemy · around $19.99 →
3. 3

   6–12 months

   Learn to refer products

   Referrals to lending and wealth are what get tellers promoted.

4. ✓

   Destination

   Bank Teller

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