Bank Teller Jobs in Houston, TX
Bank tellers in the Houston area earn a median of $21.68 an hour, well above the Texas median of $18.29, and Bank of America now pays its U.S. hourly staff at least $25. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and what the job takes.
Current bank teller Openings in Houston, TX
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Bank Teller Work in Houston
Teller hiring in Houston follows the branches, and the branches follow the suburbs. Recent postings on the banks' own sites put teller and branch roles at Westheimer and Weslayan, at Capital One's Blalock location, along Tomball Parkway toward Spring and Cypress, and on Highway 6 on the west side. Many are part time with required Saturdays, which can fit around classes.
The job title is changing. Chase calls the role associate banker, Capital One calls it branch ambassador, Amegy Bank calls it client service associate, and Bank of America folds cash transactions into its relationship banker job. Houston teller pay is also tightly bunched: federal data puts the 90th percentile at $22.96 an hour, barely above the median, so the real raise comes from moving into a banker role. Branch networks are shifting too, as Stellar Bank merged into Houston-based Prosperity Bank on July 1, 2026.
Top Houston Employers Hiring Bank Tellers
These banks have posted teller and teller-equivalent roles in the Houston area on their own careers sites:
- Wells Fargo - hires part-time tellers at branches such as Westheimer and Weslayan and Spring Cypress on Tomball Parkway.
- Bank of America - hires relationship bankers who handle cash transactions across northwest Houston, Tomball, Cypress and Spring.
- Capital One - hires branch ambassadors in Houston for high-volume deposits and withdrawals, at $43,680 a year full time.
- JPMorgan Chase - hires part-time associate bankers at Houston branches, including Lakeside.
- Amegy Bank - the Houston bank staffs client service associate teller roles at branches such as Amegy Tower and Northwest Crossing.
Bank Teller Salaries in Houston
- Entry level: about $17 to $21 an hour for new and part-time tellers.
- Experienced: roughly $21 to $23 an hour for full-time and lead tellers.
- Senior / next step: about $23 to $31 an hour for associate, personal and relationship bankers who open accounts.
These are estimates from federal wage data for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro (tellers $17.12 at the 10th percentile, new accounts clerks up to $31.00 at the 90th) and pay posted by Houston banks. Employer matters most: Bank of America's $25 an hour minimum and Capital One's $43,680 full-time rate both sit above the local teller median. Full-time hours and moving into account-opening roles move pay the most.
How to Become a Bank Teller in Houston
There is no Texas state license for bank tellers. Houston postings ask for a high school diploma or GED, age 18 or older, about six months of cash handling or customer service experience, and weekend availability. Every bank runs a background check, because Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act bars people convicted of offenses involving dishonesty, breach of trust or money laundering from bank work without FDIC consent. Banks train new tellers on their own systems. If you want a head start, Houston City College (formerly Houston Community College) offers a Banking/Finance Teller Training award, nine credit hours in one semester, at its Central and Eastside campuses and online.
What the Job Involves
Tellers process deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, loan payments and transfers, balance a cash drawer at the start and end of each shift, and follow strict procedures for large cash transactions and suspected fraud. They answer account questions, spot customers who need a banker, and refer them for new accounts, cards or loans.
Skills Employers Look For
- Cash handling accuracy and balancing a drawer
- Friendly, patient customer service
- Attention to detail and fraud awareness
- Comfort with banking software and digital tools
- Referring customers to bankers and products
- Spanish or another second language
Career Path and Advancement
In Houston the branch ladder runs from part-time teller to full-time and lead teller, then associate or relationship banker, personal banker, assistant branch manager and branch manager. Because teller pay tops out quickly here, most advancement comes from taking on account opening and lending referrals. Some tellers move into lending or back-office roles through programs such as Houston City College's Banking/Finance AAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a bank teller in Texas?
No. Texas has no license for bank tellers. Banks require a high school diploma or GED, a background check and usually some cash handling or customer service experience, then train you on their systems.
How much do bank tellers make in Houston?
Federal wage data puts the Houston median at $21.68 an hour, with most tellers between about $17 and $23. Some big banks pay more, including Bank of America with a $25 an hour minimum for its U.S. hourly staff.
Can you be a bank teller with a criminal record?
It depends on the offense. Federal law bars people convicted of crimes involving dishonesty, breach of trust or money laundering from working at an insured bank without prior written consent from the FDIC.
Are there part-time bank teller jobs in Houston?
Yes. Wells Fargo, Capital One and Chase all post part-time teller and associate banker roles in Houston. Most require Saturday hours, and part-time pay is usually prorated from the full-time rate.
What is the next step after bank teller?
Most Houston tellers move up to associate, personal or relationship banker, where they open accounts and refer loans. From there the path leads to assistant branch manager and branch manager.
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