Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,560 or more. The middle half of loan interviewers and clerks in Columbus earn between $27,780 and $45,400.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $33KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,710 | $3,059 | $17.65 |
| Median | $33,410 | $2,784 | $16.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,780 | $2,315 | $13.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,400 | $3,783 | $21.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Loan interviewers and clerks in Columbus earn 25% less than the Georgia average ($49,140) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($52,520). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $50,020.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $36,710 | $33,410 | $26,400 | $50,560 | 130 |
| Georgia | $49,140 | $48,310 | $34,730 | $64,690 | 4,020 |
| United States | $52,520 | $50,020 | $37,330 | $69,770 | 164,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $36,710, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $30,593 a year, or $2,549 a month and $1,177 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $30,593 | $2,549 |
| Working in AL | $30,192 | $2,516 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for loan interviewers and clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $36,710 buys what about $41,110 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 10th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($51,870).
- Atlanta$51,870
- Gainesville$49,000
- Macon$47,720
- Warner Robins$45,220
- Savannah$44,510
- Albany$44,420
- Valdosta$43,460
- Athens$42,440
- Augusta$41,620
- Columbus$36,710
Highest-paying cities for loan interviewers and clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,190).
- San Jose, CA$66,190
- Salinas, CA$65,410
- Vallejo, CA$62,970
- San Francisco, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,590
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Loan Interviewers and Clerks salary in Columbus: questions
How much do loan interviewers and clerks make an hour in Columbus?
$17.65 an hour on average, and $16.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level loan interviewers and clerks salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the loan interviewers and clerks take-home pay in Columbus?
About $30,593 a year ($2,549 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,710.
Do loan interviewers and clerks earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,520).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4131; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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