Commercial Banking Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Commercial Banking Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commercial Banking Assistant in the United States is $50,351 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Commercial Banking Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,286
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,225 to $55,028
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,468
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View as table View as graph 25% $46,225 10% $42,468 90% $59,286 75% $55,028 $50,351 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Commercial Banking Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,028 $4,586 $1,058 $26
Average $50,351 $4,196 $968 $24
25th Percentile $46,225 $3,852 $889 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Commercial Banking Assistant Salaries

A Commercial Banking Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Commercial Banking Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commercial Banking Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,460
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,747
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,168
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,574
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,801
Levels Salary
Entry Level Commercial Banking Assistant$48,460
Intermediate Level Commercial Banking Assistant$48,747
Senior Level Commercial Banking Assistant$51,168
Specialist Level Commercial Banking Assistant$54,574
Expert Level Commercial Banking Assistant$54,801
$48,460 0 yr
$48,747 < 2 yrs
$51,168 2-4 yrs
$54,574 5-8 yrs
$54,801 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Commercial Banking Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,508
  • San Francisco: $62,813
  • Oakland: $61,489

What Skills Can Increase a Commercial Banking Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.84% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Loan Review (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Loan review is a process routinely used by banks to assess the current value of loan portfolios. Provisioning is a technique to translate loan review results into the balance sheet.
  • Commercial Banking (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Is a profit oriented banking by providing loans to customers and charging interest. The bank’s funds come from money deposited by the bank customers in saving accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit (CDs).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.84%
Loan Review 1.98%
Commercial Banking 1.35%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Commercial Banking Assistant's salary.
  • Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
  • Commercial Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Underwriting: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Motivating
$72,003
43%
Commercial Banking
$59,918
19%
Underwriting
$59,415
18%
Leadership
$58,911
17%
Analysis
$57,401
14%
Economics
$57,401
14%
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Commercial Banking Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Commercial Banking Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Commercial Banking Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Commercial Banking Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Commercial Banking Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$55,387$27.010%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$52,869$25.05%

How Education impacts a Commercial Banking Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commercial Banking Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Commercial Banking Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,874 and $53,756).

Commercial Banking Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commercial Banking Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 32.2%
Associates 22.0%
Bachelors 37.3%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Commercial Banking Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commercial Banking Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Commercial Banking Assistant

Salaries for a Commercial Banking Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,018 in 2023 to around $45,959 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commercial Banking Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Commercial Banking Assistant Over Time

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2023
$46,018
2024
$46,145
2025
$45,959
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2024 $46,145
2025 $45,959
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  • First Merchants Bank

    Columbus, OH

    First Merchants Bank | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. First Merchants Bank is seeking a Banking Center Manager to join our team. This position will focus on developing and imp... more

    1 Day Ago

  • Veterans Sourcing Group LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Veterans Sourcing Group LLC | Columbus, OH

    Client Support Service ProfessionalPreference for one of the following criteria:College Degree or Previous contact center experiencePosition Description:Cl... more

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  • Emerald Resource Group

    Columbus, OH

    Emerald Resource Group | Columbus, OH

    Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Pitch presentation, financial analysis and modelingClient due diligenceInformation memoranda and other transaction-related do... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Veterans Sourcing Group LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Veterans Sourcing Group LLC | Columbus, OH

    Banking Customer ServiceLocation:Columbus, OHJob Duration:6 monthPay Rate:$19.17/hr W2Preference for 1 of the following criteria:College DegreePrevious con... more

    2 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Veterans Sourcing Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. JOB DESCRIPTION. . Corporate Recruiter- Banking/Financial Services. Location. Columbus, OH. Pay Rate. $34.28/hr W2. Durat... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President of Healthcare Investment Banking. About the Company. Healthcare investment banking firm advising pharma tech and life sciences services comp... more

    30 Days Ago

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FAQ about Commercial Banking Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Commercial Banking Assistant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Commercial Banking Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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