📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Credit Authorizer and Checker Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Low Demand

Average
$67,138
per year
Median
$62,878
per year
Hourly
$32.28
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$45,767
25th Percentile — Junior$56,843
50th Percentile — Median$62,878
75th Percentile — Senior$81,764
90th Percentile — Top Earners$90,508
💡 Top-earning Credit Authorizer and Checkers in California make up to $90,508 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$63.9k
2021
$64.5k
2022
$65.2k
2023
$65.8k
2024
$66.5k
2025
$67.1k
2026
📈 Credit Authorizer and Checker salaries in California have followed the national trend with 1.0% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Credit Authorizer and Checker Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $104,064 +55.0% Low
San Diego $99,364 +48.0% Low
San Jose $115,477 +72.0% Low
San Francisco $124,205 +85.0% Low
Fresno $72,509 +8.0% Low
Sacramento $81,908 +22.0% Low
Long Beach $97,350 +45.0% Low
Bakersfield $72,509 +8.0% Low
Anaheim $95,336 +42.0% Low
Santa Ana $93,993 +40.0% Low
Riverside $85,937 +28.0% Low
Stockton $79,223 +18.0% Low
Irvine $104,064 +55.0% Low
San Bernardino $79,223 +18.0% Low
Modesto $75,195 +12.0% Low
Fontana $81,908 +22.0% Low
Moreno Valley $77,209 +15.0% Low
Glendale $99,364 +48.0% Low
Fremont $107,421 +60.0% Low
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Credit Authorizer and Checker Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Credit Authorizer and Checkers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $67,138 per year, California's Credit Authorizer and Checker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $45,767–$56,843, while experienced Credit Authorizer and Checkers can command $81,764–$90,508.

Looking ahead, the Credit Authorizer and Checker profession in California is projected to grow at 1.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Credit Authorizer and Checker salary in California is $67,138 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $47,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Credit Authorizer and Checkers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Credit Authorizer and Checker employment.
  • At $67,138/year, California Credit Authorizer and Checker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $47,280/year.