How much does a debt collector make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,794 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,030
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $84,150 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $63,660 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $63,100 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $57,600 |
| 7. United States | $57,530 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $55,760 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $566 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Teller$44,950
- Croupier$40,070
- Pawnbroker$50,330
- Travel agent$51,370
- Customer service clerk$44,060
- Switchboard operator$38,910
- Hotel receptionist$35,690
- Information clerk$38,070
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $79,120 |
| Massachusetts | $73,480 |
| Vermont | $70,510 |
| Connecticut | $69,810 |
| Rhode Island | $69,090 |
| California | $68,400 |
| Washington | $67,740 |
| New York | $66,150 |
| Colorado | $64,620 |
| Maryland | $64,600 |
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| Minnesota | $63,990 |
| North Dakota | $63,040 |
| Alaska | $61,750 |
| New Jersey | $61,650 |
| Maine | $61,310 |
| Hawaii | $60,790 |
| Oregon | $60,330 |
| Virginia | $57,220 |
| Michigan | $56,910 |
| Iowa | $56,710 |
| Illinois | $56,710 |
| Wisconsin | $56,700 |
| Nebraska | $55,950 |
| Kentucky | $55,740 |
| Georgia | $54,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,860 |
| New Mexico | $54,650 |
| Indiana | $54,400 |
| Kansas | $54,320 |
| Montana | $53,710 |
| New Hampshire | $53,600 |
| Delaware | $52,680 |
| Ohio | $52,360 |
| North Carolina | $52,280 |
| Wyoming | $51,840 |
| Oklahoma | $51,580 |
| Nevada | $51,060 |
| Arizona | $51,040 |
| Idaho | $50,110 |
| Utah | $49,790 |
| Missouri | $48,540 |
| Texas | $47,990 |
| South Dakota | $47,970 |
| Tennessee | $47,700 |
| South Carolina | $47,310 |
| Alabama | $47,230 |
| West Virginia | $46,980 |
| Florida | $46,450 |
| Louisiana | $44,500 |
| Arkansas | $42,410 |
| Mississippi | $41,000 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Bill and Account Collector | $47,030 |
| Fundraiser | $72,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a debt collector make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,794 a month, $57,530 a year.
How much does a debt collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $39,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $86,250.
Which country pays a debt collector the most?
Germany, with a median of $60,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a debt collector the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $79,120 a year.
Does a debt collector make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $60,470 a year against $57,530 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a debt collector or a teller?
A debt collector: $57,530 a year against $44,950 for a teller, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate