How much does a teller make in Buffalo?
$43,980a year
Median yearly pay for tellers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,740Median: $43,980Highest 10%: $45,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| 90th | $45,340 | $21.80 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tellers.
| New York, NY | $47,230 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $44,790 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,710 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,690 |
| Utica, NY | $43,030 |
| Albany, NY | $42,960 |
| Ithaca, NY | $40,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,340 |
| Watertown, NY | $39,010 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $38,950 |
| Elmira, NY | $38,840 |
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How much does a teller make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $21.14 ($43,980 a year).
Do tellers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $43,980 against $43,030 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,400, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for teller pay?
120 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teller make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.