Bill and Account Collector Salary
Bill and Account Collectors earn a median $47,030 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$47,030
$22.61 per hour
Range
$34,400 – $65,580
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
158,830
across the U.S.
Bill and Account Collector take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,969
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,331Monthly
$1,665Twice a month
$1,537Every 2 weeks
$19.22Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,464
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,916
- Medicare (1.45%)$682
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,969
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,400 | $16.54 | $29,820 |
| 25th percentile | $39,010 | $18.75 | $33,525 |
| Median (50th) | $47,030 | $22.61 | $39,969 |
| 75th percentile | $56,740 | $27.28 | $47,771 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,580 | $31.53 | $54,874 |
Best cities for bill and account collectors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $77,360 | $59,270 | $53,676 | 660 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $72,430 | $56,261 | $48,663 | 1,450 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $59,800 | $47,459 | $43,836 | 2,260 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls, SD | $46,630 | $39,647 | $43,746 | 730 |
| 5 | Louisville, KY | $49,400 | $40,262 | $43,258 | 660 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $58,110 | $46,541 | $42,743 | 1,960 |
| 7 | Providence, RI | $52,890 | $43,311 | $42,556 | 450 |
| 8 | Milwaukee, WI | $50,360 | $41,209 | $42,512 | 780 |
| 9 | San Antonio, TX | $47,380 | $40,250 | $42,495 | 1,450 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH | $48,320 | $40,459 | $42,423 | 1,050 |
| 11 | Nashville, TN | $48,080 | $40,812 | $42,364 | 1,100 |
| 12 | Columbus, OH | $48,200 | $40,366 | $42,281 | 1,890 |
| 13 | Oklahoma City, OK | $46,300 | $37,844 | $41,859 | 750 |
| 14 | Raleigh, NC | $50,200 | $41,021 | $41,792 | 670 |
| 15 | Sacramento, CA | $55,290 | $44,520 | $41,736 | 540 |
| 16 | St. Louis, MO | $48,310 | $39,664 | $41,713 | 1,590 |
| 17 | Kansas City, MO | $46,750 | $38,484 | $41,585 | 1,260 |
| 18 | Denver, CO | $53,790 | $43,742 | $41,351 | 1,040 |
| 19 | Las Vegas, NV | $48,750 | $41,351 | $41,262 | 1,930 |
| 20 | Tampa, FL | $49,070 | $41,608 | $41,241 | 2,160 |
| 21 | Greenville, SC | $47,210 | $38,438 | $41,216 | 1,290 |
| 22 | Tulsa, OK | $44,790 | $36,699 | $41,136 | 620 |
| 23 | Austin, TX | $47,310 | $40,194 | $40,986 | 1,780 |
| 24 | Los Angeles, CA | $57,440 | $46,090 | $40,585 | 6,650 |
| 25 | Memphis, TN | $43,820 | $37,389 | $40,562 | 450 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $77,360
- San Francisco, CA — $72,430
- Boston, MA — $59,800
- Washington, DC — $58,110
- Los Angeles, CA — $57,440
- Sacramento, CA — $55,290
- New York, NY — $54,370
- Denver, CO — $53,790
- Portland, OR — $53,620
- Providence, RI — $52,890
- Riverside, CA — $52,140
- San Diego, CA — $51,520
- Milwaukee, WI — $50,360
- Raleigh, NC — $50,200
- Baltimore, MD — $49,970
Bill and Account Collector salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $62,230 | $49,583 | $44,990 – $91,480 | 240 |
| Alaska | $60,810 | $51,041 | $34,840 – $73,590 | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $59,800 | $47,459 | $45,990 – $75,560 | 2,510 |
| California | $57,930 | $46,448 | $38,520 – $81,440 | 13,880 |
| Connecticut | $57,930 | $47,045 | $40,540 – $77,180 | 900 |
| Vermont | $57,630 | $46,989 | $48,780 – $74,720 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $53,570 | $42,682 | $40,090 – $66,220 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $52,510 | $43,018 | $39,530 – $79,380 | 3,310 |
| Rhode Island | $52,000 | $42,629 | $45,040 – $77,810 | 370 |
| Oregon | $50,880 | $39,440 | $39,120 – $65,130 | 830 |
| Colorado | $50,090 | $40,932 | $37,380 – $66,930 | 1,670 |
| Maryland | $50,010 | $40,351 | $39,480 – $67,060 | 2,090 |
| Minnesota | $49,580 | $40,169 | $34,600 – $77,080 | 2,860 |
| Wisconsin | $49,090 | $40,245 | $36,250 – $65,130 | 2,570 |
| Maine | $48,890 | $39,345 | $41,550 – $59,450 | 410 |
| Nevada | $48,750 | $41,351 | $37,140 – $60,520 | 2,350 |
| Washington | $48,460 | $41,118 | $40,000 – $70,760 | 2,260 |
| Kentucky | $48,330 | $39,439 | $36,110 – $64,790 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $48,140 | $38,622 | $37,490 – $65,780 | 5,080 |
| Arizona | $47,740 | $39,554 | $38,280 – $61,220 | 6,300 |
| New York | $47,170 | $38,131 | $35,590 – $74,490 | 8,800 |
| Michigan | $47,130 | $38,297 | $35,930 – $62,970 | 2,990 |
| Delaware | $46,680 | $37,774 | $37,840 – $63,490 | 990 |
| North Dakota | $46,660 | $39,671 | $35,580 – $59,990 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,660 | $38,239 | $35,520 – $64,720 | 6,680 |
| South Dakota | $46,620 | $39,639 | $35,190 – $59,140 | 1,120 |
| New Mexico | $46,560 | $38,556 | $31,970 – $61,100 | 440 |
| Florida | $46,410 | $39,470 | $35,560 – $61,390 | 13,180 |
| Georgia | $46,300 | $37,602 | $32,000 – $62,050 | 5,280 |
| Ohio | $46,230 | $38,837 | $30,830 – $62,200 | 6,620 |
| Iowa | $46,000 | $38,045 | $35,350 – $74,560 | 830 |
| Kansas | $45,760 | $37,194 | $30,650 – $75,950 | 1,350 |
| Texas | $45,710 | $38,908 | $30,730 – $60,130 | 21,720 |
| Montana | $45,420 | $37,297 | $37,870 – $60,540 | 640 |
| Indiana | $45,240 | $37,225 | $34,970 – $57,980 | 2,690 |
| Utah | $45,240 | $37,461 | $34,110 – $60,100 | 2,430 |
| Oklahoma | $44,820 | $36,721 | $30,730 – $73,530 | 1,740 |
| New Hampshire | $44,450 | $37,896 | $37,170 – $65,210 | 1,120 |
| West Virginia | $43,960 | $36,249 | $35,590 – $51,280 | 670 |
| Virginia | $43,770 | $35,647 | $31,160 – $64,100 | 4,590 |
| Nebraska | $43,210 | $35,813 | $33,440 – $56,290 | 730 |
| South Carolina | $43,140 | $35,412 | $33,390 – $57,470 | 4,430 |
| North Carolina | $42,910 | $35,455 | $24,960 – $58,720 | 5,460 |
| Wyoming | $42,110 | $36,015 | $37,430 – $52,940 | 180 |
| Idaho | $41,880 | $34,719 | $34,030 – $58,930 | 510 |
| Missouri | $41,760 | $34,709 | $28,600 – $63,000 | 3,770 |
| Tennessee | $40,920 | $35,059 | $30,470 – $60,540 | 3,890 |
| Alabama | $40,330 | $32,834 | $31,140 – $60,080 | 2,090 |
| Louisiana | $39,130 | $32,833 | $28,970 – $55,690 | 1,690 |
| Arkansas | $39,110 | $32,292 | $27,990 – $54,690 | 850 |
| Mississippi | $37,680 | $31,681 | $27,450 – $57,360 | 1,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bill and account collector make?
The national median salary for bill and account collectors is $47,030 a year ($22.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,400 and the top 10% earn over $65,580. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays bill and account collectors the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $62,230. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many bill and account collectors are there in the U.S.?
About 158,830 people work as bill and account collectors nationwide.
All 66 cities
- Akron, OH
- Allentown, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- El Paso, TX
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Johnson City, TN
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- North Port, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orlando, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Scranton, PA
- Seattle, WA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC