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How much does a Lead Teller make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Lead Teller in the United States is $20 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $18 and $22. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Lead Teller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Teller Salary $17 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lead Teller Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lead Teller Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lead Teller Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lead Teller Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
25% $18 10% $17 90% $24 75% $22 $20 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lead Teller assists tellers with more complex tasks, approves exception transactions, backs up tellers and performs teller duties as needed. Supervises a teller line that processes a variety of financial transactions including check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, and loan payments. Being a Lead Teller manages the branch currency levels, tracks currency shipments and deliveries. Responsible for vault and the auditing, reporting and balancing of cash draw. In addition, Lead Teller manages the schedule and ensures there are tellers to provide sufficient service levels during busy periods. Supervises each tellers daily reconciliation. Ensures that tellers are trained and comply with all regulatory and security polices and procedures. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Lead Teller supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Lead Teller typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Lead Teller

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Branch Teller Operations Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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