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Collections Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Collections Supervisor make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collections Supervisor in the United States is $67,648 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Collections Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,212
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,365 to $74,748
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,824
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Collections Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,748 $6,229 $1,437 $36
Average $67,648 $5,637 $1,301 $33
25th Percentile $59,365 $4,947 $1,142 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Collections Supervisor Salaries

A Collections Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Collections Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collections Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,557
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,175
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,783
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,920
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,297
Levels Salary
Entry Level Collections Supervisor$64,557
Intermediate Level Collections Supervisor$65,175
Senior Level Collections Supervisor$66,783
Specialist Level Collections Supervisor$68,920
Expert Level Collections Supervisor$70,297
$64,557 0 yr
$65,175 < 2 yrs
$66,783 2-4 yrs
$68,920 5-8 yrs
$70,297 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Collections Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,324
  • San Francisco: $84,486
  • Oakland: $82,612

What Skills Can Increase a Collections Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.04% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 2.84% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
  • Consumer Privacy (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Involves the handling and protection of the sensitive personal information provided by customers in the course of everyday transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.04%
Financial Services 2.84%
Consumer Privacy 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Collections Supervisor's salary.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Data Entry: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Planning
$73,060
8%
Commitment
$73,060
8%
Data Entry
$73,060
8%
Analysis
$72,383
7%
Process Improvement
$71,707
6%
Performance Review
$71,030
5%
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Collections Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collections Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Collections Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Collections Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Collections role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $236,546 - a projected growth of 250% over your current level.

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FAQ about Collections Supervisor

1. Where can a Collections Supervisor earn the most?

A Collections Supervisor's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Collections Supervisor earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Collections Supervisor is $85,324.

2. What is the highest pay for Collections Supervisor?

The highest pay for Collections Supervisor is $81,212.

3. What is the lowest pay for Collections Supervisor?

The lowest pay for Collections Supervisor is $51,824.

4. What are the responsibilities of Collections Supervisor?

Supervises the day-to-day process and operations involved with collections on overdue/delinquent accounts. Reviews and develops policies and procedures and ensures compliance. Initiates demand letters, outbound calls, and handles escalated calls. Monitors collections activities for quality. Ensures that production targets are achieved. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.

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