Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $24.08

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$14.55
25th$19.48
Median$24.08
75th$29.26
90th$34.95

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $24.08; the mean hourly wage is $24.72.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $14.55 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $34.95 per hour.