How much does a bill and account collector make in Chicago?
$49,390a year
Median yearly pay for bill and account collectors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 302
- Jobs in the area
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $49,390Highest 10%: $66,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| Median | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 90th | $66,460 | $31.95 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bill and account collectors.
| Paducah, KY | $49,150 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,940 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,210 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,820 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,310 |
| Davenport, IA | $41,410 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bill and account collector make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.75 ($49,390 a year).
Do bill and account collectors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,390 against $47,030 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,140, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for bill and account collector pay?
61 of 302 metro areas with data.
How much does a bill and account collector make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,460 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.