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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $50,080/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$30,260$72,700

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -6.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementWritingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationMonitoringService Orientation
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsLaw and GovernmentAdministrativeEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management
Core tasks

• Keep records of customers' charges and payments.

• Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.

• Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.

• Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

The median pay for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is $50,080 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

Employment for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks is projected to change -6.2% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks?

About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.