Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Salary
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks earn a median $50,080 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$50,080
$24.08 per hour
Range
$30,260 – $72,700
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,030
across the U.S.
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,419
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,535Monthly
$1,767Twice a month
$1,632Every 2 weeks
$20.39Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,830
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,105
- Medicare (1.45%)$726
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,419
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,260 | $14.55 | $26,494 |
| 25th percentile | $40,520 | $19.48 | $34,738 |
| Median (50th) | $50,080 | $24.08 | $42,419 |
| 75th percentile | $60,860 | $29.26 | $51,081 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $72,700 | $34.95 | $59,974 |
Best cities for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $62,930 | $52,744 | $51,163 | 770 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $59,370 | $47,275 | $41,999 | 810 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Dallas, TX — $62,930
- New York, NY — $59,370
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $62,930 | $52,744 | $43,830 – $78,120 | 1,180 |
| Minnesota | $61,000 | $48,569 | $47,120 – $70,720 | 70 |
| Washington | $59,840 | $50,261 | $53,110 – $66,790 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $59,400 | $48,174 | $46,310 – $74,100 | 600 |
| Illinois | $58,880 | $46,720 | $38,840 – $89,110 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $58,620 | $49,281 | $46,250 – $71,410 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $57,940 | $46,966 | $39,140 – $60,860 | 310 |
| Ohio | $57,120 | $47,287 | $47,830 – $73,000 | 490 |
| New York | $56,510 | $45,131 | $42,440 – $75,810 | 730 |
| Massachusetts | $55,300 | $44,069 | $50,640 – $77,470 | 250 |
| Missouri | $52,820 | $43,076 | $40,720 – $80,630 | 180 |
| California | $51,950 | $42,080 | $40,700 – $74,630 | 590 |
| Oregon | $51,620 | $39,970 | $47,390 – $61,980 | 140 |
| Utah | $51,260 | $42,027 | $41,220 – $60,970 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,090 | $41,662 | $38,650 – $71,850 | 250 |
| Montana | $51,060 | $41,564 | $47,320 – $56,650 | — |
| Colorado | $50,820 | $41,486 | $41,700 – $61,900 | 210 |
| Maine | $50,370 | $40,434 | $37,340 – $74,050 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $50,030 | $40,982 | $39,500 – $81,430 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $49,790 | $40,561 | $40,070 – $50,520 | 60 |
| Iowa | $49,780 | $40,938 | $37,440 – $75,310 | 240 |
| Michigan | $48,840 | $39,598 | $40,230 – $61,200 | 190 |
| Indiana | $47,930 | $39,307 | $39,480 – $62,990 | 470 |
| North Carolina | $47,340 | $38,838 | $26,410 – $62,840 | 500 |
| Virginia | $47,300 | $38,280 | $29,930 – $74,990 | 280 |
| Nevada | $47,260 | $40,153 | $37,780 – $66,140 | 90 |
| West Virginia | $46,480 | $38,162 | $38,460 – $69,360 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $46,450 | $37,958 | $35,380 – $63,230 | 220 |
| Florida | $41,810 | $35,774 | $28,390 – $60,100 | 930 |
| Mississippi | $39,040 | $32,719 | $37,340 – $63,060 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $37,440 | $31,526 | $27,120 – $49,270 | 330 |
| Alabama | $35,990 | $29,563 | $24,520 – $77,610 | 330 |
| Georgia | $30,490 | $25,719 | $25,690 – $61,380 | 720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make?
The national median salary for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks is $50,080 a year ($24.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,260 and the top 10% earn over $72,700. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks the most?
Texas has the highest median pay at $62,930. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 12,030 people work as credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks nationwide.