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How much do item processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for item processing in Washington, DC is $28.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.86 and $33.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in item processing?

Employees in Item Processing are usually responsible for accurately sorting, validating, and posting transactions such as checks and payment items, as well as ensuring that all documents comply with company and regulatory guidelines. Daily tasks often include scanning and processing items using specialized software, reconciling transaction totals, and investigating any discrepancies or exceptions. The role requires close collaboration with other banking departments like customer service and accounting to resolve issues quickly and maintain smooth workflow. As part of a team, you’ll need to balance efficiency with accuracy, as even minor errors can impact financial reporting and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the item processing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Item Processing, you should have strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with financial documents, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of specialized banking software and document imaging systems is typically important, with some employers preferring experience with automated check processing tools. Reliability, time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a team-based environment are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the secure, timely, and accurate handling of financial items, which is critical to maintaining operational integrity within banking and financial institutions.

What is an item processing?

An Item Processing job involves handling financial transactions, such as checks, deposits, and payments, to ensure accurate and efficient processing. Employees in this role use specialized software and equipment to scan, verify, and reconcile transaction data. They may also be responsible for identifying errors, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with banking regulations. This role is crucial for ensuring that financial institutions process transactions quickly and accurately.

What are the most commonly searched types of Item Processing jobs in Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Item Processing jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Item Processing job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,012 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

IT Specialist (Data Management)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$133K - $231K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Summary
This position is located in Division of Resolutions and Receiverships (DRR) and is responsible for engage in planning and implementing financial institution technical and operational closing and post-closing resolution strategies, as well as data mining projects or other technical projects to facilitate effective receivership and divisional operations.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.
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Duties
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  • Serves as a specialist in the bank resolution process, performing the role of Information Technology (IT) Manager for institutions in various stages of the resolution process.
  • Leads the pre-closing due diligence review at assigned failing financial institutions developing an in-depth knowledge of the enterprise architecture, network infrastructure, operating system and application security, applications software, electronic banking, backroom operations, website or web portal for large financial institutions that involves privacy, access, and authentication issues; e.g., access to customer financial institution files, personnel records, and etc.
  • Prepares a strategic resolution plan for managing and controlling system security, data processing, item processing and other system applications including the transactional web portal, web pages and e-banking.
  • Develops and maintains technical and analytical program and administrative reference materials, project files, and relevant background documents.
  • Serves as the Oversight Manager or Technical Monitor overseeing the work of contractors and ensuring that proper controls are in place, that contracting rules and procedures are followed, that task order objectives are met, and that the use of Corporate/Receivership funds is in accordance with established procedures.

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Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
  • A probationary or trial period may be required.
  • You must obtain and maintain the required security clearance; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.

Qualifications
Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details.
CG-13: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG/GS-12 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
  • Experience applying principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional data and data infrastructure requirements related to financial institutions and emerging financial technologies; includes translating data requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must earn 80 or higher on the online assessment to be determined "well qualified." For information, see, FDIC CTAP/ICTAP.
Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations
For each position on your resume, include:
  • Employer name;
  • Title;
  • Series and grade (federal jobs only);
  • Start and end dates (month/year);
  • Hours per week;
  • Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses.

Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job.
Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions.
The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 33.94% to a high of 40.07%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates See FDIC Benefits & Compensation for locality details.
Relocation benefits may be authorized in accordance with FDIC policy. These benefits require an additional approval and are not considered final or guaranteed until that approval has been granted.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for selectees in Washington DC and New York, NY.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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FDIC employees receive the standard Federal benefits and may be eligible for additional FDIC-specific benefits, at minimal cost.
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