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If you invest your time, effort and money now for a college degree, it can pay off in the future. Which of these future paychecks would you rather deposit in your bank account?

These estimated paycheck results were retrieved September 28, 2006, from Salary.com.

“Salary Wizard data is based strictly on fact; it is neither inflated nor conservative to appease any group. The data reflects simply what companies report paying today.”

Paycheck: Medical Records Clerk. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Medical Records Clerk

Organizes and evaluates patient medical records. Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Responsible for filing and retrieving medical records. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Paycheck: Stock Clerk. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Stock Clerk

Locates stock and delivers items to their destination upon request. Ensures incoming deliveries are accurate and stocks supply room with new goods. Takes inventory and identifies reorder needs for supervisor approval. Checks order forms, delivery requests, and approval forms to ensure proper documentation, accuracy, and on time deliveries. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Paycheck: Document Security Administrator I. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Document Security Administrator I

Classifies, files, audits, receives, distributes, tracks and maintains system of classified and unclassified company documents according to established procedures and standards for security and document organization. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor.

Paycheck: Inspector, Plant 1. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Inspector, Plant I

Inspects materials and products, for conformance to specifications, using fixed or preset measuring instruments. Ensures materials and products are in accordance with established tolerance levels for quality and performance and are not irregular or damaged. Requires an associate’s degree with 0-3 years of experience in the field. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Paycheck: Materials Handler II. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Materials Handler II

Loads and unloads material within a warehouse or storage facility. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors, or other handling equipment to move material to and from aircraft, trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Requires a high school diploma with 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of standard practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Paycheck: Inventory Control Clerk I. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Inventory Control Clerk I

Records and maintains control of all inventory items purchased and produced. Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

Paycheck: Assembly Supervisor. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Assembly Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who work on assemble-lines. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to meet certain certifications in field. Requires at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager.

Paycheck: Business Application Delivery Manager. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Business Application Delivery Manager

Improves business processes and supports critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications systems. Leads multiple projects and oversees developers to ensure that specifications are met. Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and at least 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.

Paycheck: Materials Director. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Materials Director

Directs and oversees an organization’s material management policies, objectives, and initiatives. Responsible for purchase of raw materials, supplies, and equipment. Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.

Paycheck: Compensation and Benefits Director. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Compensation and Benefits Director

Responsible for overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization’s compensation and benefits programs. Ensures that compensation and benefit programs support the organization’s strategic objectives. Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and at least 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.

Paycheck: Manufacturing Director. Assumptions: Bi-weekly pay schedule, filing status as single, no tax exemptions, no state deductions.

Manufacturing Director

Directs and oversees an organization’s manufacturing processes. Responsible for planning and directing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.