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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| St. Louis, MO | $64,090 |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $63,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,190 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,010 |
| Boston, MA | $61,120 |
| Omaha, NE | $60,720 |
| Washington, DC | $60,620 |
| New York, NY | $60,390 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,170 |
| Providence, RI | $60,090 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,480 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,070 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 |
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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary by state
Illinois pays credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks the most statewide, $62,940 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $62,940 | $58,880 | 140 | 1 | $63,400 | $63,400 |
| Minnesota | $61,940 | $61,000 | 70 | 1 | $63,110 | $63,110 |
| Massachusetts | $60,740 | $55,300 | 250 | 1 | $61,120 | $61,120 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $60,620 | $60,620 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $60,090 | $60,090 |
| Texas | $59,110 | $62,930 | 1,180 | 4 | $63,190 | $51,430 |
| Washington | $58,850 | $59,840 | 110 | 1 | $59,480 | $59,480 |
| New Jersey | $58,450 | $59,400 | 600 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | n/a | n/a | 130 | 1 | $58,030 | $58,030 |
| Ohio | $57,810 | $57,120 | 490 | 3 | $60,170 | $57,030 |
| New York | $57,620 | $56,510 | 730 | 3 | $60,390 | $52,140 |
| New Hampshire | $57,440 | $58,620 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $57,060 | $52,820 | 180 | 1 | $64,090 | $64,090 |
| Nebraska | $56,690 | $50,030 | 130 | 1 | $60,720 | $60,720 |
| California | $55,680 | $51,950 | 590 | 4 | $56,750 | $49,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,060 | $51,090 | 250 | 2 | $63,010 | $53,640 |
| Oregon | $53,610 | $51,620 | 140 | 1 | $54,290 | $54,290 |
| Iowa | $53,040 | $49,780 | 240 | 2 | $55,090 | $53,000 |
| Wisconsin | $52,960 | $57,940 | 310 | 1 | $58,070 | $58,070 |
| Montana | $52,590 | $51,060 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $51,350 | $46,480 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $51,290 | $50,370 | 80 | 1 | $56,810 | $56,810 |
| Utah | $50,690 | $51,260 | 150 | 1 | $51,340 | $51,340 |
| Virginia | $50,470 | $47,300 | 280 | 2 | $56,970 | $43,100 |
| Michigan | $50,320 | $48,840 | 190 | 1 | $52,860 | $52,860 |
| Indiana | $49,920 | $47,930 | 470 | 2 | $49,690 | $48,990 |
| Colorado | $49,650 | $50,820 | 210 | 1 | $49,230 | $49,230 |
| Nevada | $49,550 | $47,260 | 90 | 1 | $49,700 | $49,700 |
| Kentucky | $48,150 | $49,790 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $47,450 | $46,450 | 220 | 2 | $52,150 | $48,460 |
| North Carolina | $46,850 | $47,340 | 500 | 3 | $55,600 | $43,260 |
| Mississippi | $45,380 | $39,040 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $43,740 | $35,990 | 330 | 2 | $43,470 | $40,240 |
| Tennessee | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $43,510 | $43,510 |
| Florida | $43,240 | $41,810 | 930 | 5 | $46,260 | $38,130 |
| South Carolina | n/a | n/a | 400 | 1 | $38,530 | $38,530 |
| Georgia | $38,130 | $30,490 | 720 | 2 | $42,740 | $32,640 |
| Louisiana | $37,990 | $37,440 | 330 | 2 | $39,300 | $37,380 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,340 | $33,700 | 190 | 1 | $36,610 | $36,610 |
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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $64,090 | $62,210 | $30.81 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,400 | $57,910 | $30.48 | 140 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,190 | $62,930 | $30.38 | 770 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,110 | $61,030 | $30.34 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,010 | $63,400 | $30.29 | 410 |
| Boston, MA | $61,120 | $55,360 | $29.39 | 230 |
| Omaha, NE | $60,720 | $63,220 | $29.19 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $60,620 | $55,290 | $29.14 | 70 |
| New York, NY | $60,390 | $59,370 | $29.03 | 810 |
| Columbus, OH | $60,170 | $57,610 | $28.93 | 170 |
| Providence, RI | $60,090 | $60,300 | $28.89 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,480 | $60,120 | $28.60 | 70 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,070 | $60,670 | $27.92 | 120 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,030 | $42,510 | $27.90 | 110 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,220 | $57,100 | $27.51 | 110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,030 | $56,450 | $27.42 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $56,970 | $58,330 | $27.39 | 60 |
| Portland, ME | $56,810 | $54,510 | $27.31 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,750 | $52,530 | $27.28 | 290 |
| Charlotte, NC | $55,600 | $53,790 | $26.73 | 130 |
| Des Moines, IA | $55,090 | $57,440 | $26.48 | 80 |
| Austin, TX | $54,300 | $49,750 | $26.11 | 40 |
| Portland, OR | $54,290 | $51,430 | $26.10 | 70 |
| Buffalo, NY | $54,260 | $48,790 | $26.09 | 160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $53,640 | $51,090 | $25.79 | 60 |
| Davenport, IA | $53,000 | $48,630 | $25.48 | 30 |
| Detroit, MI | $52,860 | $53,430 | $25.42 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $52,750 | $46,040 | $25.36 | 40 |
| Tulsa, OK | $52,150 | $47,110 | $25.07 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,140 | $53,010 | $25.07 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,050 | $50,440 | $25.03 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $51,430 | $49,640 | $24.73 | 120 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $51,340 | $51,260 | $24.68 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $51,280 | $49,750 | $24.65 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,250 | $47,520 | $24.64 | 40 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $49,700 | $45,100 | $23.89 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $49,690 | $48,580 | $23.89 | 170 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,280 | $47,650 | $23.69 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $49,230 | $50,820 | $23.67 | 190 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,990 | $48,480 | $23.56 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,460 | $46,040 | $23.30 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $46,260 | $47,530 | $22.24 | 70 |
| Orlando, FL | $45,620 | $45,490 | $21.94 | 130 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,770 | $44,010 | $21.04 | 140 |
| Knoxville, TN | $43,510 | $34,800 | $20.92 | 120 |
| Birmingham, AL | $43,470 | $35,990 | $20.90 | 80 |
| Greensboro, NC | $43,260 | $42,250 | $20.80 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $43,100 | $43,270 | $20.72 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $42,740 | $37,590 | $20.55 | 370 |
| Miami, FL | $41,850 | $38,140 | $20.12 | 250 |
| Huntsville, AL | $40,240 | $36,400 | $19.34 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,300 | $37,440 | $18.89 | 90 |
| Charleston, SC | $38,530 | $41,220 | $18.53 | 80 |
| Lakeland, FL | $38,130 | $37,330 | $18.33 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37,380 | $33,870 | $17.97 | n/a |
| San Juan, PR | $36,610 | $33,710 | $17.60 | 180 |
| Augusta, GA | $32,640 | $27,120 | $15.69 | 40 |
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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary: questions
Where do credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make the most money?
In St. Louis, MO, with an average of $64,090 a year, among the 57 metro areas we cover.
What is the average credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks salary in the U.S.?
$51,420 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $50,080, so half of credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks earn more than that and half less.
What salary should credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks nationwide earn between $40,520 (25th percentile) and $60,860 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks the most?
Illinois, with a statewide average of $62,940 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks pay the lowest?
Augusta, GA, at $32,640 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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