How much does a credit authorizer make in Chicago?
$57,910a year
Median yearly pay for credit authorizers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.84 an hour or $4,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.84
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,700Median: $57,910Highest 10%: $92,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,700 | $20.53 | |
| 25th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| Median | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 75th | $75,260 | $36.18 | |
| 90th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for credit authorizers.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a credit authorizer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.84 ($57,910 a year).
Do credit authorizers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $57,910 against $50,080 nationally, 16% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $58,880, so Chicago pays 2% less.
Where does Chicago rank for credit authorizer pay?
11 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit authorizer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,890 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.