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What is a credit checker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a credit checker. For example, did you know that they make an average of $35.13 an hour? That's $73,074 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCredit CheckerUS Average
Salary
5.7

Avg. Salary $73,074

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
9.9

Growth Rate -3%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.53%

Asian 3.11%

Black or African American 7.48%

Hispanic or Latino 12.67%

Unknown 3.74%

White 72.47%

Gender

female 53.57%

male 46.43%

Age - 42.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42.5
Stress Level
9.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
9.1

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
4.8

Work Life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a credit checker

  1. Explore credit checker education requirements

    Most common credit checker degrees

    Bachelor's

    45.5 %

    High School Diploma

    36.4 %

    Master's

    9.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific credit checker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Data Entry51.60%
    Credit Checks48.40%
  3. Complete relevant credit checker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New credit checkers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a credit checker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real credit checker resumes.
  4. Research credit checker duties and responsibilities

    • Manage accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
    • Work on A/R and billing for a manufacturing company specializing in premium orthopedic, reconstructive and postoperative products.
    • Work on A/R and billing for a manufacturing company specializing in premium orthopedic, reconstructive and postoperative products.
  5. Apply for credit checker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a credit checker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average credit checker salary

The average Credit Checker salary in the United States is $73,074 per year or $35 per hour. Credit checker salaries range between $42,000 and $124,000 per year.

Average Credit Checker Salary
$73,074 Yearly
$35.13 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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