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

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

How does experience change A Collector's salary?

A Collector's salary grows with experience: a Consumer Loan Collector I (0-1 years)earns $40,078, a Collector (1-3 years)earns $45,013, a Consumer Loan Collector III (3-5 years)earns $50,364, a Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $62,802, a Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $74,248,

What are the highest paying states for a Collector?

Collector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collector roles are District of Columbia $49,644, California $49,455, Massachusetts $48,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collector roles make?

Salaries for Collector level roles vary by specialization: Data Collector: $69,444; Debt Collector: $50,593; Collector III: $48,700; Lead Collector: $48,643; Trash Collector: $45,860.

Collector Salary in Delaware

How much does a Collector make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collector in Delaware is $45,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,637
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,252 to $50,762
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,470

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Collector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,762	$4,230	$976	$24
Average	$45,407	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$41,252	$3,438	$793	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Collector Salaries

A Collector'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 Collector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collector'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): $40,078
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,013
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,364
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,802
Expert (over 8 years): $74,248

Levels	Salary
Consumer ... Level Collector	$40,078
Collector... Level Collector	$45,013
Consumer ... Level Collector	$50,364
Consumer ... Level Collector	$62,802
Consumer ... Level Collector	$74,248

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How Do Collector 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 Collectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,644.
California: $49,455.
Massachusetts: $48,796.

District of Columbia $49,644 California $49,455 Massachusetts $48,796 Washington $48,617 New Jersey $48,599 Alaska $48,536 Connecticut $47,917 New York $47,666

Hawaii $46,864 Rhode Island $46,487 Maryland $46,232 Minnesota $45,882 Colorado $45,747 Illinois $45,702 Oregon $45,532 Delaware $45,407

New Hampshire $45,328 Virginia $45,151 Pennsylvania $44,635 Nevada $44,375 North Dakota $44,290 Michigan $44,156 Wisconsin $44,106 Vermont $44,008

Texas $43,734 Maine $43,716 Arizona $43,689 Ohio $43,658 Georgia $43,245 Indiana $43,039 Wyoming $42,999 Utah $42,936

Iowa $42,909 Kansas $42,694 Louisiana $42,631 North Carolina $42,609 Missouri $42,600 Florida $42,425 Montana $42,331 Nebraska $42,241

Kentucky $42,192 South Carolina $42,012 Tennessee $41,900 Idaho $41,855 New Mexico $41,528 Oklahoma $41,456 Alabama $41,192 South Dakota $40,748

Arkansas $40,506 West Virginia $40,376 Mississippi $39,986

Top Paying Cities for Collectors

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: $45,202
Little Creek: $45,533
Magnolia: $45,468

Lincoln, DE $45,202 Little Creek, DE $45,533 Magnolia, DE $45,468 Milford, DE $45,317 Marydel, DE $45,391 Millsboro, DE $45,012 Millville, DE $45,082 Milton, DE $45,160

Nassau, DE $45,193 Ocean View, DE $45,074 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,161 Seaford, DE $45,186 Selbyville, DE $44,999 Smyrna, DE $45,564 Viola, DE $45,355 Woodside, DE $45,476

Bear, DE $45,372 Newark, DE $45,355 Claymont, DE $45,447 Delaware City, DE $45,400 Hockessin, DE $45,350 Kirkwood, DE $45,391 Middletown, DE $45,409 Montchanin, DE $45,361

New Castle, DE $45,368 Odessa, DE $45,431 Port Penn, DE $45,462 Rockland, DE $45,365 Saint Georges, DE $45,394 Townsend, DE $45,464 Winterthur, DE $45,371 Lewes, DE $45,177

Wilmington, DE $45,353 Dover, DE $45,533 Dover Afb, DE $45,293 Bethany Beach, DE $45,027 Bethel, DE $45,073 Bridgeville, DE $45,180 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,405 Cheswold, DE $45,518

Clayton, DE $45,520 Dagsboro, DE $44,995 Delmar, DE $44,923 Ellendale, DE $45,059 Felton, DE $45,313 Fenwick Island, DE $45,005 Frankford, DE $44,927 Frederica, DE $45,358

Georgetown, DE $44,978 Greenwood, DE $45,187 Harbeson, DE $45,026 Harrington, DE $45,256 Hartly, DE $45,397 Houston, DE $45,191 Kenton, DE $45,522 Laurel, DE $44,951

Yorklyn, DE $45,364

Collector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collector'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 June 01, 2026

$41,252

Average $45,407/year

$50,762

$3,438

Average $3,784/month

$4,230

$793

Average $873/week

$976

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,762	$4,230	$976	$24
Average	$45,407	$3,784	$873	$22
25th Percentile	$41,252	$3,438	$793	$20

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