Transaction Processing Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Transaction Processing Representative make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transaction Processing Representative in the United States is $49,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Transaction Processing Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,982
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,965 to $54,555
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,841
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Transaction Processing Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $54,555 $4,546 $1,049 $26
Average $49,692 $4,141 $956 $24
25th Percentile $42,965 $3,580 $826 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Transaction Processing Representative Salaries

A Transaction Processing Representative's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Transaction Processing Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transaction Processing Representative's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,225
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,972
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,069
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,675
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,826
Levels Salary
Entry Level Transaction Processing Representative$49,225
Intermediate Level Transaction Processing Representative$49,972
Senior Level Transaction Processing Representative$51,069
Specialist Level Transaction Processing Representative$51,675
Expert Level Transaction Processing Representative$51,826
$49,225 0 yr
$49,972 < 2 yrs
$51,069 2-4 yrs
$51,675 5-8 yrs
$51,826 > 8 yrs
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How Do Transaction Processing Representative Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Transaction Processing Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,019.
  • California: $54,810.
  • Massachusetts: $54,080.

Top Paying Cities for Transaction Processing Representatives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,677
  • San Francisco: $62,060
  • Oakland: $60,684

What Skills Can Increase a Transaction Processing Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.95% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CRM (Mentioned in 5.87% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology for managing all your company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.
  • Mortgage Lending (Mentioned in 0.84% Job Postings): A mortgage loan is a secured loan that allows you to avail funds by providing an immovable asset, such as a house or commercial property, as collateral to the lender.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.95%
CRM 5.87%
Mortgage Lending 0.84%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Transaction Processing Representative's salary.
  • Food Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 82%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Food Safety
$90,439
82%
Integrity
$51,680
4%
Products and Services
$51,680
4%
Data Entry
$51,680
4%
Communication Skills
$51,680
4%
Effective Communication
$51,680
4%
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Transaction Processing Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transaction Processing Representative's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Transaction Processing Representative

Salaries for a Transaction Processing Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,594 in 2023 to around $58,188 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Transaction Processing Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Transaction Processing Representative Over Time

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