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Bank Teller Salary in Iowa (2026)
$18.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,613/year ($2,634/month) for a single filer
Bank Teller pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,470 Bank Teller jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-3071, “Tellers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Bank Teller salary of $38,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,613 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,941 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,461 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,613 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,634 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bank Teller make in Iowa?
- The median Bank Teller salary in Iowa is $38,450 per year ($18.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,640 and $45,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bank Teller in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $38,450, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $31,613 per year ($2,634 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Bank Teller jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 5,470 Bank Teller jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.