Pawn shop keeper vs key holder

The differences between pawn shop keepers and key holders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a pawn shop keeper and a key holder. Additionally, a pawn shop keeper has an average salary of $44,900, which is higher than the $31,779 average annual salary of a key holder.

The top three skills for a pawn shop keeper include customer service, bank deposits and . The most important skills for a key holder are sales floor, product knowledge, and visual standards.

Pawn shop keeper vs key holder overview

	Pawn Shop Keeper	Key Holder
Yearly salary	$44,900	$31,779
Hourly rate	$21.59	$15.28
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	24,770	431,956
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	6	6

Pawn shop keeper vs key holder salary

Pawn shop keepers and key holders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pawn Shop Keeper	Key Holder
Average salary	$44,900	$31,779
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $56,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Wisconsin
Best paying company	-	Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between pawn shop keeper and key holder education

There are a few differences between a pawn shop keeper and a key holder in terms of educational background:

	Pawn Shop Keeper	Key Holder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	English	Business
Most common college	University of Georgia	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Pawn shop keeper vs key holder demographics

Here are the differences between pawn shop keepers' and key holders' demographics:

	Pawn Shop Keeper	Key Holder
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 28.1% Female, 71.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 6.9% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 6.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between pawn shop keeper and key holder duties and responsibilities

Pawn shop keeper example responsibilities.

Manage monetary transactions and POS operations.
Provide leadership and guidance to the team that create an environment focuse on customer satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability.
Develop proficiency with IBS database computer program to complete reservations.

Key holder example responsibilities.

Achieve and exceed store and company sales and KPI goals.
Manage monetary transactions and POS operations.
Used upselling techniques daily when selling gaming systems and accessories.
Maintain operational duties in the manager's absence including scheduling and review of KPI reports.
Used social networking, such as Facebook, to keep customers update on new arrivals and merchandise.
Maintain a cleanly environment for customers, employees, and other animals, especially after any pet messes.

Pawn shop keeper vs key holder skills

Common pawn shop keeper skills

Customer Service, 89%
Bank Deposits, 11%

Common key holder skills

Sales Floor, 18%
Product Knowledge, 11%
Visual Standards, 9%
Bank Deposits, 7%
Loss Prevention, 7%
Store Management, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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