Career comparison
Bank Teller vs. Cashier
Side-by-side pay, training, growth and day-to-day duties to help you choose between two related careers.
Bank tellers earn more at the median ($43,030 vs. $32,880), while cashiers usually get to work faster (Several days of training). Bank tellers help bank customers with deposits, withdrawals and everyday banking. Cashiers ring up purchases, handle payments and give customers a friendly checkout.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| Bank Teller | Cashier | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $43,030 ($20.69/hr) | $32,880 ($15.81/hr) |
| Pay range (10th–90th) | $34,360 – $49,680 | $24,530 – $40,410 |
| Job growth, 2025–35 | -13.2% (a projected decline) | -6.5% (a projected decline) |
| Openings per year | 26,800 | 521,300 |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent | No formal educational credential |
| Training time | A few weeks on the job | Several days |
| Key credential | Bank teller certificate | NRF Foundation RISE Up Customer Service |
| Work setting | Tellers work in bank and credit union branches.. | Cashiers work in grocery stores, retail stores, gas stations, restaurants and pharmacies, standing at registers for most of the shift.. |
What each job does
Bank Teller
- Process deposits and withdrawals
- Cash checks
- Balance the cash drawer
- Spot counterfeit bills and fraud
- Answer account questions
Cashier
- Scan items and verify prices
- Accept cash, card and mobile payments
- Count and give correct change
- Apply coupons, discounts and loyalty rewards
- Check IDs for age-restricted items
How they’re similar
Both careers involve working with people, steady routines, and indoor work. They sit in different fields, business & office and sales & retail, but share transferable skills such as accuracy and friendliness.
Which should you choose?
Choose bank teller if…
- I’m accurate with money
- I like customers
- I’m trustworthy
Choose cashier if…
- I like helping people
- I’m accurate with money
- I want a flexible schedule
Still torn? Take the Bank Teller fit quiz and the Cashier fit quiz, or the full Career Match Quiz.
Quick comparisons
Which pays more, bank teller or cashier?
Bank Tellers earn more at the median: $43,030 versus $32,880 for cashiers, based on BLS May 2025 data.
Which takes less time to train for?
Cashiers typically train faster (Several days) than bank tellers (A few weeks on the job).
Which career has better job growth?
BLS projects cashiers to grow -6.5% from 2025–35, compared with -13.2% for bank tellers.