🏦 How much does a bank employee make?
U.S.: teller median $43,030/year; full-time loan officer median $76,690; top example CEO David Solomon earned $47M in 2025. Japan: finance-sector averages ¥6.65M–¥7.02M; large-company CEO median ¥123.9M.
Bank pay varies because jobs range from branch service and lending to CEO; executives can also get large bonuses and stock awards.
US Most people, typical, the top
| Who | Yearly earnings | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Most U.S. tellers (10th–90th percentile) | $34,360–$49,680 | BLS 2025 wage percentiles |
| Full-time loan officers (median) | $76,690 | BLS 2025 median |
| Top bank CEO example David Solomon (Goldman Sachs, $47 million in 2025) | $47M | 2025 total compensation per Goldman Sachs 2026 proxy statement (SEC filing) |
Per month and per day
| Who | Per month | Per day (÷365) |
|---|---|---|
| Most U.S. tellers (10th–90th percentile) | $2,863–$4,140 | $94–$136 |
| Full-time loan officers (median) | $6,391 | $210 |
| Top bank CEO example | $3.92M | $128,767 |
Where does the money come from?
- Base pay: Tellers and other bank staff earn wages; the U.S. teller typical pay was $43,030 a year in 2025. Source
- Loan commissions: Some loan officers receive a base salary plus commission on the loans they originate. Source
- Performance-based pay: A Goldman Sachs CEO pay package included base salary, cash, and shares linked to performance. Source
What famous bank employees make
| Who | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Solomon | $47M (2025) Estimate Total annual compensation in 2025 (Source) |
How do you become a bank employee?
In the United States, tellers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn on the job. Loan officers typically need a bachelor's degree, often in business or finance. Bank employees who handle home-mortgage applications must register in NMLS (the U.S. mortgage-loan registry).
- Finish high school or earn an equivalent diploma.
- For loan work, earn a bachelor's degree, often in business or finance.
- Apply to a bank and complete any required background check.
- After hiring, learn the job through on-the-job training.
- Register in NMLS if you handle home-mortgage applications at a bank.
A day as a bank employee
At a U.S. bank branch, a teller counts cash, handles deposits and checks, and answers customers' account questions. A loan officer meets applicants, checks documents such as income and credit information, and reviews whether they can repay a loan.
Common questions
What is the pay range for U.S. bank tellers?
In 2025, the middle 80% of U.S. teller wages fell between $34,360 and $49,680 a year. Source
Can loan officers earn commission?
Some loan officers earn a flat salary; others receive a base salary plus commission. Some may also get extra commission or bonuses based on loan numbers or performance. Source
What is the bank-industry typical pay for tellers?
In 2025, the typical pay for tellers in credit intermediation, which includes banks and credit unions, was $42,920 a year. Source
What is the bank-industry typical pay for loan officers?
For loan officers in credit intermediation, an industry that includes commercial banks, savings institutions, and mortgage companies, the 2025 typical pay was $76,070 a year. Source
Do bank tellers work evenings or weekends?
Most U.S. tellers work full time during regular business hours, though some schedules include evenings or weekends. Source
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In Japan
Japan Most people, typical, the top
| Who | Yearly earnings | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance workers, including part-timers (average) | $44,309 | MHLW 2025 monthly cash earnings × 12 |
| Finance and insurance sector (2025 wage-survey average) | $46,800 | 2025 MHLW wage-survey-based sector average |
| CEOs at companies with ¥1 trillion+ in sales (median) | $826,000 | Deloitte 2025 executive-pay survey |
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Data table and sources
- www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/print/tellers.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/print/loan-officers.htm
- money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-01-23/goldman-sachs-ceo-david-solo
- www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/itiran/roudou/monthly/r07/25cr/dl/pdf25cr.pdf
- chuo.rokin.com/banking/saving/column/average_annual_income/
- www.deloitte.com/jp/ja/about/press-room/nr20251021.html
- www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886982/000119312526117433/gs-20260319.htm
- www.consumerfinance.gov/compliance/compliance-resources/mortgage-resources/secur
- www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886982/000119312526020895/gs-20260123.htm