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Head Teller

Cambridge, MD

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Bank Teller * Ability to lead, manage, and develop a team as needed, with prior experience in a supervisory role preferred. * Strong understanding of bank policies ...

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Lead Teller

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22 - $27.75/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Seattle, WA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Akron, OH · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Newcastle, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Monsey, NY · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.75/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Essex Junction, VT · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Denver, CO · On-site

$21 - $26.50/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Webster, NY · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Centennial, CO · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Warrington, PA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Warrington, PA · On-site

$20 - $25.25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Gorham, ME · On-site

$20.25 - $25.25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Rochester, NY · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

Lead Teller

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

Lead Tellers ask questions and listen to clients to uncover financial needs and transition clients to a banker to have a deeper financial wellness conversation. Lead Tellers help observe and provide ...

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How much do lead bank teller jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead bank teller in the United States is $22.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead bank teller?

Lead Bank Tellers are experienced banking professionals who oversee the daily operations of a bank’s teller line. They supervise and support other tellers, ensure compliance with bank policies, handle complex transactions, and provide excellent customer service. Lead Bank Tellers may also train new staff, resolve discrepancies, and step in to assist customers with more detailed banking needs. Their role is essential for maintaining efficient branch operations and a positive client experience.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a lead bank teller?

To thrive as a Lead Bank Teller, you need strong cash-handling skills, attention to detail, and a background in banking or finance, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with banking software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and sometimes certification in banking operations is typical. Excellent customer service, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you guide team members and ensure client satisfaction. These skills are crucial for minimizing errors, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive branch environment.

What challenges do lead bank tellers face when managing a team, and how can they address them?

Lead Bank Tellers often encounter challenges such as balancing customer service duties with supervising teller staff, resolving discrepancies in transactions, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. To address these, it's important to communicate clearly with team members, delegate tasks efficiently, and provide ongoing training to ensure everyone is up-to-date on procedures. Building a supportive team environment and addressing issues promptly can help maintain smooth branch operations and high customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Lead Bank Teller vs Bank Teller?

AspectLead Bank TellerBank Teller
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some certifications preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentFrontline customer service in bank branchesFrontline customer service in bank branches
ResponsibilitiesSupervising tellers, handling complex transactions, training staffProcessing deposits, withdrawals, and customer inquiries
UsageOften a supervisory role within the teller teamEntry-level customer service role

The main difference between a Lead Bank Teller and a Bank Teller is that the Lead Bank Teller has additional responsibilities such as supervising other tellers, handling complex transactions, and training staff. While both roles work in the same environment and require similar credentials, the Lead Bank Teller acts as a team leader within the branch, whereas the Bank Teller primarily focuses on customer transactions.

What jobs can a lead bank teller lead to?

A lead bank teller can advance to roles such as branch manager, operations supervisor, or customer service manager, leveraging their experience in banking operations, customer relations, and cash handling. These positions often require leadership skills, knowledge of banking products, and sometimes additional certifications or training.
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Job description

Shore United Bank is seeking a Branch Banking Supervisor (Head Teller) to join our team. The Branch Banking Supervisor is responsible for supporting the day-to-day leadership and operational effectiveness of the branch by overseeing service delivery, workflow coordination, and team performance. This role supports the organization's retail banking objectives by helping ensure a consistent customer experience, operational compliance, and efficient execution of branch processes. Serving in a customer-facing and operational leadership capacity, the position acts as a critical link between branch employees, management, and customers to promote service excellence and business results. Through coaching, collaboration, and oversight of daily branch activities, the Branch Banking Supervisor contributes to overall branch performance, risk management, and the achievement of organizational goals.

What You'll Do:

A detailed list of job duties includes (but is not limited to):

  • Coordinates the operational functions of staff by scheduling work, providing direction, monitoring workflow, assisting with transactions, balancing, and maintaining daily cash items, maintaining supplies, opening, and closing the office, preparing reports, and resolving problems according to existing operational policies and procedures.
  • Establishes new banking relationships through conversations based on their financial needs.
  • Provides account servicing and maintenance to include address changes, ATM card disputes, online banking setup and reset of passwords.
  • Works closely with bank partners for client referrals to Merchant, Wye Financial, Commercial Relationship Managers, Branch Lenders
  • Coaches the team to refer bank products and services to customers by having beneficial conversations during daily transactions.
  • Opens new consumer and business accounts including CD's, IRAs, and safe deposit boxes
  • Supports branch goals by coaching and motivating Branch Banking Specialists and Representatives to identify opportunities to refer and enhance customer relationships with a need-based approach
  • Directly supervises the line area to provide efficient and accurate paying and receiving services to include loan payments, deposits, withdrawals, and more complex transactions.
  • Balances and maintains currency and coin to ensure an adequate supply of cash to conduct business.
  • Performs operational duties by conducting paying and receiving activities and processing work while maintaining audit standards, security, and control functions to protect the Bank from loss.
  • Conducts various banking transactions including cashing checks and accepting deposits.
  • Issues cashier's checks and money orders.
  • Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained.
  • Reviews daily reports and assures necessary corrections are made if needed.
  • Performs monthly security and alarm checks; send pictures, emails, and video clips to Security Officer.
  • Monitors drawer shortages and other discrepancies, ensuring that all differences are managed according to bank policies and practices.
  • Conducts monthly audits of drawers.
  • Maintains the line area to ensure the safety of all negotiables and confidential records.
  • Promotes timely and courteous service by ensuring questions are answered, providing friendly and accurate service, making proper referrals as necessary, meeting customer needs and expectations, uphold and meet customer service guidelines, and help Branch Banking Specialists to understand and deliver these guideline standards.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
  • Keeps personnel informed and updated of pertinent policies and procedures.
  • Meets one on one with the team on a regular basis to develop and mentor staff.
  • Helps conduct branch team meetings and morning huddles on a regular basis.
  • Demonstrates compliance awareness by completing all required regulatory and compliance training (e.g., BSA, CRA, ECOA) on or before deadlines, and actively supporting all policies, procedures, and practices that promote risk management, safety, and regulatory adherence.
  • Consistently demonstrates the Company's core values and principles through behaviors, actions, and decisions.

Location: Cambridge Branch - 424 Dorchester Ave., Cambridge, MD 21613

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Full-time.
  • Non-exempt.
  • Days of Work: Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays (Closed Sundays and all Federal Holidays)

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma/GED equivalent.
  • 2 years' experience successfully providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Bank Teller
  • Ability to lead, manage, and develop a team as needed, with prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.
  • Strong understanding of bank policies and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of bank products and services.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a branch office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and multifunction printer/scanner/copier devices. In addition to standard office equipment, this role also uses cash and coin counters and, in some cases, a teller cash recycler. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the office or branch environment for extended periods; perform routine office tasks; communicate effectively; interact with customers and team members; and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Frequent use of standard office equipment and extended periods of viewing computer screens and reviewing detailed information are required. The role also requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, stoop, and lift or carry materials, including up to 50 pounds of bulk coin/currency. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation:

  • The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $27.00 hourly. 
  • Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.