What are the main factors that influence a Collections Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Collections Agent's salary?

A Collections Agent's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,418 for beginners, reaching about $44,203 at mid-level, and approach $47,597 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Collections Agent?

Collections Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collections Agent roles are District of Columbia $48,174, California $47,991, Massachusetts $47,351. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collections Agent roles make?

Salaries for Collections Agent level roles vary by specialization: Head of Collections: $236,590; VP of Collections: $236,509; Collections Manager: $111,594; Collections Attorney: $87,180; Collections Paralegal: $79,618.

Collections Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Collections Agent make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collections Agent in Delaware is $44,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,247
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,032 to $48,870
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,363

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Collections Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,870	$4,072	$940	$23
Average	$44,062	$3,672	$847	$21
25th Percentile	$40,032	$3,336	$770	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Collections Agent Salaries

A Collections Agent'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 Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collections Agent'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): $41,418
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,720
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,203
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,385
Expert (over 8 years): $47,597

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Collections Agent	$41,418
Intermediate Level Collections Agent	$41,720
Senior Level Collections Agent	$44,203
Specialist Level Collections Agent	$47,385
Expert Level Collections Agent	$47,597

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How Do Collections Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Collections Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,174.
California: $47,991.
Massachusetts: $47,351.

District of Columbia $48,174 California $47,991 Massachusetts $47,351 Washington $47,177 New Jersey $47,160 Alaska $47,099 Connecticut $46,498 New York $46,255

Hawaii $45,476 Rhode Island $45,111 Maryland $44,863 Minnesota $44,523 Colorado $44,393 Illinois $44,349 Oregon $44,184 Delaware $44,062

New Hampshire $43,985 Virginia $43,814 Pennsylvania $43,314 Nevada $43,061 North Dakota $42,979 Michigan $42,848 Wisconsin $42,800 Vermont $42,704

Texas $42,439 Maine $42,422 Arizona $42,396 Ohio $42,365 Georgia $41,965 Indiana $41,765 Wyoming $41,726 Utah $41,665

Iowa $41,638 Kansas $41,430 Louisiana $41,369 North Carolina $41,347 Missouri $41,338 Florida $41,169 Montana $41,077 Nebraska $40,990

Kentucky $40,942 South Carolina $40,768 Tennessee $40,660 Idaho $40,616 New Mexico $40,298 Oklahoma $40,229 Alabama $39,972 South Dakota $39,541

Arkansas $39,306 West Virginia $39,180 Mississippi $38,802

Top Paying Cities for Collections Agents

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:

Lincoln: $45,602
Little Creek: $45,180
Magnolia: $45,367

Lincoln, DE $45,602 Little Creek, DE $45,180 Magnolia, DE $45,367 Milford, DE $45,602 Marydel, DE $45,010 Millsboro, DE $45,602 Millville, DE $45,907 Milton, DE $45,602

Nassau, DE $45,602 Ocean View, DE $45,907 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,907 Seaford, DE $45,124 Selbyville, DE $45,907 Smyrna, DE $44,958 Viola, DE $45,367 Woodside, DE $45,237

Bear, DE $44,628 Newark, DE $44,645 Claymont, DE $44,680 Delaware City, DE $44,645 Hockessin, DE $44,680 Kirkwood, DE $44,645 Middletown, DE $44,867 Montchanin, DE $44,680

New Castle, DE $44,680 Odessa, DE $44,928 Port Penn, DE $44,523 Rockland, DE $44,680 Saint Georges, DE $44,645 Townsend, DE $44,863 Winterthur, DE $44,680 Lewes, DE $45,602

Wilmington, DE $44,680 Dover, DE $45,158 Dover Afb, DE $45,263 Bethany Beach, DE $45,907 Bethel, DE $45,124 Bridgeville, DE $45,602 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,206 Cheswold, DE $45,054

Clayton, DE $44,941 Dagsboro, DE $45,907 Delmar, DE $45,124 Ellendale, DE $45,602 Felton, DE $45,602 Fenwick Island, DE $45,907 Frankford, DE $45,907 Frederica, DE $45,602

Georgetown, DE $45,602 Greenwood, DE $45,602 Harbeson, DE $45,602 Harrington, DE $45,602 Hartly, DE $44,919 Houston, DE $45,602 Kenton, DE $44,941 Laurel, DE $45,124

Yorklyn, DE $44,680

Collections Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collections Agent'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 January 01, 2026

$40,032

Average $44,062/year

$48,870

$3,336

Average $3,672/month

$4,072

$770

Average $847/week

$940

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,870	$4,072	$940	$23
Average	$44,062	$3,672	$847	$21
25th Percentile	$40,032	$3,336	$770	$19

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