Prevailing Wage for Tellers
Prevailing wage for Tellers (SOC 43-3071) is set by the DOL using regional wage surveys across more than 390 metropolitan areas. Whether your offer letter says Bank Teller, Account Representative, or Financial Services Representative, the same four experience levels apply, and the floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. city the worksite is in.
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Entry-level filing for candidates with limited teller experience, typically under one year, performing routine transactions under direct supervision with minimal independent judgment. Employers filing at this level generally expect on-the-job training for core cash-handling and recordkeeping tasks.
The most common filing level for Tellers. Applies to candidates with one to three years of experience who handle standard transactions independently, follow established procedures, and require only occasional supervisor guidance for unusual or complex situations.
For experienced professionals with three or more years who regularly handle complex transactions, resolve escalated customer issues, and may informally guide newer staff. Work is performed with substantial autonomy under general rather than direct supervision.
Senior or lead-level scope involving full competency across all teller functions, responsibility for training junior staff, handling exceptions, and operating with minimal oversight. Employers filing at Level 4 typically designate the role as a branch specialist or senior customer relationship position.
Prevailing Wage for Tellers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title aliasing on your LCA
Job postings for Branch Operations Specialist or Customer Relationship Specialist sometimes get filed under a different SOC code, which shifts the prevailing wage floor entirely. Confirm your offer's LCA lists SOC 43-3071 so the Tellers floor applies to your position.
Check if your bonus counts toward the floor
Teller compensation often includes incentive bonuses tied to account-opening targets. DOL does not count discretionary bonuses toward prevailing wage compliance, so your base salary alone must clear the applicable level floor, not the total package.
Prioritize Pacific Coast metros for higher floors
San Jose, Seattle, and San Francisco set the highest prevailing wage floors for this occupation. If you are negotiating a teller role in one of these markets, the L1 floor alone exceeds the national L4 median, giving you meaningful leverage on base salary.
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Find Jobs for TellersPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 43-3071.00 alongside Tellers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Account Representative Prevailing Wage
Account Representative Prevailing Wage
Account Representative positions fall under SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Bank Teller Prevailing Wage
Bank Teller Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Bank Teller for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Branch Operations Specialist Prevailing Wage
Branch Operations Specialist Prevailing Wage
Branch Operations Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Customer Relationship Specialist Prevailing Wage
Customer Relationship Specialist Prevailing Wage
Customer Relationship Specialist positions fall under SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Customer Service Associate (CSA) Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Associate (CSA) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Customer Service Associate (CSA) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Financial Services Representative (FSR) Prevailing Wage
Financial Services Representative (FSR) Prevailing Wage
Financial Services Representative (FSR) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Member Services Representative Prevailing Wage
Member Services Representative Prevailing Wage
Member Services Representative positions fall under SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Personal Banking Representative Prevailing Wage
Personal Banking Representative Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Personal Banking Representative for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Roving Teller Prevailing Wage
Roving Teller Prevailing Wage
Roving Teller is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3071.00 (Tellers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Tellers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas nationwide. For Tellers, those survey results are compiled into the OFLC wage library, which assigns four wage levels to each area. Employers filing an LCA for a sponsored teller position must pay at least the level that matches the role's actual duties and the worker's experience.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL assigns levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Level 1 covers entry-level tellers under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified workers handling standard transactions independently, which is where most teller sponsorships are filed. Level 3 covers experienced professionals with substantial autonomy, and Level 4 applies to fully competent senior or lead tellers. Your level should match your actual job duties on the LCA, not just your job title.
Why does the same teller role pay so differently from city to city?
DOL prevailing wages are calculated from regional OES surveys, so they reflect local labor market conditions rather than a single national figure. A teller worksite in San Jose produces a much higher floor than one in a rural area because regional wage data drives the calculation. OFLC rules require the LCA to list the actual worksite location, so the wage floor that applies is always the one for the city where the teller physically works, not the employer's headquarters.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot file a valid LCA for a sponsored teller position at a wage below the applicable prevailing wage floor. OFLC will not certify an LCA that fails to meet the requirement, and USCIS will not approve an H-1B or other sponsored petition without a certified LCA. If an offer comes in below the floor, the employer must increase the stated wage before the LCA can be filed and the sponsorship can proceed.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Tellers in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 43-3071 for any metropolitan area. Enter the occupation code and select the worksite location to retrieve the current four-level wage table for that area. For cross-referencing the occupation definition and alternate titles, the O*NET profile for Tellers lists the full scope of duties. If you want to see which employers have sponsored teller roles in specific cities, Migrate Mate filters sponsored listings by role and location using historical sponsorship data.
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