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Tellers Salary in Kentucky
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tellers make in Kentucky?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,210
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$38,190
Mean Salary
$37,210
Median Salary
$17.89
Hourly Rate
5,350 people work as Tellers in Kentucky
Tellers salary by percentile in Kentucky
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tellers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $37,210 per year ($3,100/month).
This is 10.3% below the national average of $41,471.
Kentucky ranks #43 out of 51 states for Tellers pay.
Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation across Kentucky.
Salaries increased by 2.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tellers
Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.5
Speaking
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.88
English Language
3.63
Mathematics
3.47
Economics and Accounting
3.11
Public Safety and Security
3.0
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(73.0% of workers)
Salaries for Tellers in Kentucky range from $29,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,270 and $43,320.
Median $37,210
P10: $29,770P25: $35,270P75: $43,320P90: $46,000
10th
$29,770
25th
$35,270
Median
$37,210
75th
$43,320
90th
$46,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,770
$14.31
$2,480
25th Percentile
$35,270
$16.96
$2,939
Median (50th)
$37,210
$17.89
$3,100
75th Percentile
$43,320
$20.83
$3,610
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,000
$22.12
$3,833
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,190 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Tellers in Kentucky is $37,210 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,190.
What is the salary range for a Tellers in Kentucky?
Salaries for Tellers in Kentucky range from $29,770 at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,270 and $43,320.
What is the starting salary for a Tellers in Kentucky?
Entry-level Tellers positions in Kentucky typically start around $29,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,270 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tellers in Kentucky?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,350 people are employed as Tellers in Kentucky.
What is the hourly rate for a Tellers in Kentucky?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tellers in Kentucky is approximately $17.89 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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