Credit checkers who work for mortgage bankers generally earn higher wages than those at credit unions or personal credit institutions.
Most credit checkers and authorizers who work full time receive benefits. These may include health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. Credit authorizers who work for retail stores may receive discounts on store products.
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks (SOC 43-4041)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.50 | $30.68 | $37.80 |
| Yearly | $53,032 | $63,831 | $78,615 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $30.67 | $32.23 | $38.21 |
| Yearly | $63,804 | $67,043 | $79,479 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $24.26 | $27.18 | $30.67 |
| Yearly | $50,454 | $56,536 | $63,812 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.80 | $23.08 | $27.46 |
| Yearly | $39,110 | $48,000 | $57,130 | |