Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks pay in California
In California, the median pay for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks is $24.97 an hour ($51,950 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($50,080). California ranks 12th of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.57 | $40,700 |
| 25% of workers | $23.13 | $48,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.97 | $51,950 |
| 75% of workers | $29.58 | $61,530 |
| 90% of workers | $35.88 | $74,630 |
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $52,530 | 290 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $50,440 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,650 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $47,520 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $49,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $59,230 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $56,800 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $57,300 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $57,930 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Credit Analysts | $97,860 |
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