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The national median salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is $50,086 per year ($24.08/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $40,518 and $60,861 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $72,696 per year. There are approximately 12,030 credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-6.2%
Much slower than average
Annual openings
1K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
12K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
Wage range across top 5 industries: $27,640 to $59,090 (114% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$14.55
$30,264
P25
$19.48
$40,518
P50MEDIAN
$24.08
$50,086
P75
$29.26
$60,861
P90
$34.95
$72,696
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks salary?
The national median salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is $50,086 per year ($24.08/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $40,518 and $60,861 annually.
How much do top-earning credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make?
The 90th percentile salary for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is $72,696 per year ($34.95/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,861 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks?
Entry-level Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $30,264 per year ($14.55/hr). The 25th percentile is $40,518 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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