What do you think of this salary level for grader?

Zoins

@Elcontador said:

@jt88 said:
Why modern world coin grader make more for vintage? Isn't vintage more difficult to grade than modern? I am pretty sure it is out of day information.

Job Title Employer Salary
Ancient Coin Grader Certified Collectibles Group $38K-$64K
Modern World Coin Grader Certified Collectibles Group $45K-$72K
Vintage World Coin Grader Certified Collectibles Group $32K-$51K
Sports Card Grader Certified Collectibles Group $34K-$51K

I used to know someone who graded moderns at one of the top tier services. Huge volume of coins, and he spent all day deciding what would be MS 67, MS 68 or MS 69. That would burn most people out in a hurry.

Don't forget the vividly colored toners

WaterSport

Somewhere along life it was my understanding that a grader was a 6 figure job. Some here have done it and can confirm If I am right on wrong.

WS

jclovescoins

@jdimmick said:
Don't want to get into specifics, but back in 2005,6 I was inquired, and it was around 200k starting.

I am like someone mentioned above, I don't want to sit in a cube all day grading coins, much more fun waiting to see what comes thru the door, and if I want to go down and get a drink or leave store for a hamburger, I can.
The only negative, its the grading companies get to see coins I never see come thru here locally, but I can see them at shows.

let me rephrase this a little so we dont get into some misinformation. This was back during the time when they had the grading competition, I did well enough that it got the attention of somebody who approached me and asked if i would consider being a grader, I was not given a formal offer becuase, I wasn't intrested in moving for one, but I was told about the salary range, and basically how things worked, and what was expected. I didn't pursue any further, so I don't know any additional.

Also, i might add, if the current numbers are anywhere near these numbers, I am suprised they get anybody to do it in all honesty.

Not doubting you personally or saying that you are lying....but 200K was a heck of a lot of money for someone to grade coins back in 2005. That's the equivalent of 305K today. That's pretty unbelievable. Heck, most MDs and lawyers don't even make that.