SOC 434041

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

National Median

$49,130

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,130

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,590

Experienced (90th pct)

$71,730

Total Employed

11,960

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,590 - $40,850
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$40,850 - $59,530
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,530 - $71,730

Highest Paying Locations for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$75,530

+53.7% vs national

Illinois

$65,270

+32.9% vs national

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$65,240

+32.8% vs national

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

$65,110

+32.5% vs national

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

$61,100

+24.4% vs national

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$75,530	N/A
Illinois	$65,270	110
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$65,240	120
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$65,110	600
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$61,100	520
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$61,030	40
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$60,110	60
Columbus, OH	$59,470	170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$59,190	60
Texas	$58,770	920
St. Louis, MO-IL	$58,380	90
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$57,920	160
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$56,480	730
New Hampshire	$56,400	110
Omaha, NE-IA	$55,600	100
New Jersey	$55,350	620
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$55,120	40
North Dakota	$54,820	30
Richmond, VA	$54,200	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$54,140	40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$54,110	170
Virginia	$53,870	460
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$53,770	50
Massachusetts	$53,690	170
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$53,220	80
Washington	$53,220	130
Kansas City, MO-KS	$52,300	50
Ohio	$52,270	410
New York	$52,090	680
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$52,000	180
Maine	$51,820	90
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$51,580	80
Tennessee	$51,580	250
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$50,700	50
Pennsylvania	$50,610	370
Cleveland, OH	$50,580	50
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$50,540	90
California	$50,370	1,010
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$50,320	160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$50,240	520
Minnesota	$49,960	100
South Dakota	$49,880	50
Utah	$49,800	180
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$49,800	130
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$49,670	190
Pittsburgh, PA	$49,430	50
Colorado	$49,380	380
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$49,360	350
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$48,930	50
Greensboro-High Point, NC	$48,760	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

The national median annual salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is $49,130, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerkss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerkss is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median salary of $75,530.

How much can an experienced Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks make?

Top-earning Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerkss (90th percentile) make $71,730 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.