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Bank Teller Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$17.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,709/year ($2,642/month) for a single filer
Bank Teller pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,560 Bank Teller jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 43-3071, “Tellers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Bank Teller salary of $36,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $31,709 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,230 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,811 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,709 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,642 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bank Teller make in Tennessee?
- The median Bank Teller salary in Tennessee is $36,750 per year ($17.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,310 and $42,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bank Teller in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $36,750, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $31,709 per year ($2,642 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Bank Teller jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 7,560 Bank Teller jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.