How much does a bank accounts clerk make?
a year · about $23 an hour
A typical bank accounts clerk in the United States makes $47,670 a year, about $23 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
At a bank, they greet people opening accounts, explain options, and help complete applications. They enter details into bank software, file forms, handle deposits, and answer questions.
Did you know? Some New Accounts Clerks also hand out safe-deposit-box keys and admit customers to bank vaults.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $38,180 and $60,910How do you become one?
In the U.S., a high school diploma or GED is the usual entry point, so many people can apply after graduating, often around age 18. New hires learn account systems and procedures on the job.
School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience
Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., experienced clerks may earn more than beginners, and pay can differ between banks and investment firms. The city or state and the number of hours worked also matter.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($57,950), lowest in Arkansas ($35,680).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $38,180 | $47,670 | $60,910 | about 37,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $57,950 | about 5,000 |
| California | $52,100 | about 950 |
| Missouri | $50,270 | about 590 |
| North Carolina | $49,480 | about 2,000 |
| Illinois | $49,040 | about 2,000 |
Official definition: Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/43-4141.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/43-4141.00
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes434141.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY