Mid-Level

Credit Card Control Clerk

Credit card control clerks handle the records and processing work for credit card accounts — applying transactions, posting payments, and resolving discrepancies in the account ledger.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Credit Card Control Clerks
Employment concentration · ~390 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Credit Card Control Clerk

Workdays follow a steady processing rhythm with periodic spikes around statement cycles. Most of the work happens in card processing systems, with occasional escalations needing manual research when something doesn't reconcile cleanly. Many clerks develop a feel for which discrepancies suggest fraud versus which are simple posting errors.

Collaboration usually involves other operations staff, customer service teams, and sometimes fraud or risk teams when something flags. What's harder than expected is the precision required — errors in card account work are costly to unwind because they touch real money in real customer accounts, and the audit trail has to hold up.

People who thrive tend to be methodical and accurate, comfortable with high-volume detail work. If you find satisfaction in clean books and consistent throughput, the role often suits you. People who need variety or external interaction usually find the work too narrow — though for those who like the rhythm of focused processing, it can be a comfortable role with steady pay.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Credit Card Control Clerks (SOC 43-9061.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29K–$64K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
2.5M
U.S. Employment
-6.7%
10yr Growth
282K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$59K$56K$53K201920202021202220232024$53K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTime ManagementService OrientationMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
43-9061.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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