Bank Teller Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Bank tellers in the Philadelphia area average about $21.58 an hour, according to Pennsylvania's May 2025 wage survey, and the openings are spread across neighborhood branches from Market Street to Stenton Avenue, Port Richmond and Bustleton Avenue. Here are the current openings, then which banks are hiring and how to get started.
Current bank teller Openings in Philadelphia, PA
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Bank Teller Work in Philadelphia
Teller jobs in Philadelphia follow the branch map, not the office towers. The big regional banks keep dense networks in the city: Citizens has recently hired at 1515 Market Street in Center City and on Stenton Avenue, Santander has posted teller jobs from Chestnut Street and Parkside to Plaza Allegheny, Port Richmond-Aramingo and Bustleton Avenue in the Northeast, and Wells Fargo has hired near Independence Hall and in Juniata. Credit unions add more seats, led by Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, headquartered on Townsend Road in the far Northeast.
Part-time teller shifts show up often in Philadelphia postings, which suits students at Temple, Drexel and Community College of Philadelphia. Neighborhood branches in North Philadelphia also value bilingual tellers; Wells Fargo has advertised a bilingual teller position in Juniata.
Top Philadelphia Employers Hiring Bank Tellers
These banks and credit unions have posted teller or branch associate jobs in Philadelphia on their own career sites this year:
- Citizens - hires full-time tellers in Center City at 1515 Market Street and part-time tellers on Stenton Avenue.
- Santander Bank - posts full-time and part-time teller jobs at branches across the city, including Port Richmond-Aramingo and Bustleton Avenue.
- PNC Bank - hires full-time and part-time tellers for its Philadelphia branches.
- Wells Fargo - has hired part-time tellers near Independence Hall and a bilingual teller in Juniata.
- Philadelphia Federal Credit Union - the Northeast Philadelphia credit union hires universal branch associates who handle teller and member service work.
Bank Teller Salaries in Philadelphia
- Entry level: about $17 to $19 an hour for new full-time and part-time tellers.
- Experienced: roughly $20 to $23 an hour for tellers with a few years at the window.
- Senior: about $22 to $25 an hour for head tellers, universal bankers and team leads.
These are estimates based on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's May 2025 figures for the Philadelphia metro, which put entry-level tellers near $38,400 a year and experienced tellers near $48,100. Full-time hours, bilingual skills and moving into a universal banker role raise pay; Philadelphia Federal Credit Union starts assistant branch managers at $19 to $22 an hour. Banks usually add benefits for full-time staff.
How to Become a Bank Teller in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has no license for bank tellers. Most banks ask for a high school diploma or GED, some cash handling or customer service experience, and a clean background and credit check, and they train new tellers on their own systems. If you want a credential before applying, Community College of Philadelphia offers an online Certified Modern Banking Representative certificate, 18 hours and self-paced, that covers fraud prevention, banking operations and customer service. Retail and restaurant cashier experience also counts with most branch managers.
What the Job Involves
Tellers process deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments and transfers, balance a cash drawer at the start and end of every shift, and verify identification to prevent fraud. They also answer account questions and refer customers to bankers for new accounts or loans. Many banks now ask tellers to help customers use ATMs and mobile banking, and to meet goals for referrals.
Skills Employers Look For
- Accurate cash handling and counting
- Friendly, patient customer service
- Attention to detail when verifying checks and identification
- Basic computer skills and comfort with banking software
- Reliability for early, Saturday and part-time shifts
- Bilingual ability, valued at many neighborhood branches
Career Path and Advancement
Most Philadelphia tellers move up inside the branch: from teller to head teller or universal banker, then to personal banker, assistant branch manager and branch manager. Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, for example, expects its assistant branch managers to handle every teller duty, so strong tellers are the natural pipeline. Others move into bank contact centers, operations or lending, and some use tuition help to finish a finance or accounting degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a bank teller in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania does not license bank tellers. Banks run their own background and credit checks and train new hires, so a high school diploma and cash handling experience are usually enough to apply.
How much do bank tellers make in Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania's May 2025 wage survey puts the average teller in the Philadelphia metro at about $21.58 an hour, or $44,900 a year. New tellers generally start in the high teens per hour, and head tellers and universal bankers earn more.
Are there part-time teller jobs in Philadelphia?
Yes. Citizens, Santander and Wells Fargo have all posted part-time teller jobs in the city this year. Part-time shifts often include Saturdays and busy midday hours.
Does being bilingual help get a teller job in Philadelphia?
It can. Many neighborhood branches serve customers who prefer Spanish or another language, and banks such as Wells Fargo have posted bilingual teller positions in Philadelphia with that requirement.
What should I bring to a bank teller interview?
Bring a resume that highlights cash handling, customer service and reliability, plus a government ID for the background check. Be ready to talk about balancing a drawer, handling an upset customer and spotting a suspicious transaction.
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