How much money does a proof operator earn?

Answer 1

Typically, a proof operator will receive a base, hourly pay designated by the employer. Often times, a proof operator will receive a shift differential, based upon the fact that typically proof operators will work later hours. Some employers may even pay an incentive based on your speed and accuracy.

Most highly skilled full-time proof operators can bring in anywhere between 28K-45K per year, I personally, have seen even higher.

The incentive is normally based on a piece rate. The more items you process accurately the more money you will make. Some companies max out the incentive rate, but most (that offer it) do not.

While it sounds tempting to become a proof operator if you have the 10-key skill and proper hand eye coordination, many companies that use proof operators are phasing out their document processing and replacing it with image.

This is great for banking and banking customers. Bad for the experienced proof operator.