Accounts Receivable Representative Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Receivable Representative make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Receivable Representative in the United States is $48,218 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Accounts Receivable Representative's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,368
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,525 to $52,484
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,162
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Accounts Receivable Representative Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,484 $4,374 $1,009 $25
Average $48,218 $4,018 $927 $23
25th Percentile $44,525 $3,710 $856 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Receivable Representative Salaries

An Accounts Receivable Representative'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Receivable Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Receivable Representative'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): $42,923
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,475
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,107
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,552
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,628
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Representative$42,923
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Representative$48,475
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Representative$54,107
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Representative$71,552
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Representative$85,628
$42,923 0 yr
$48,475 < 2 yrs
$54,107 2-4 yrs
$71,552 5-8 yrs
$85,628 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Accounts Receivable Representatives

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: $60,817
  • San Francisco: $60,152
  • Oakland: $58,884

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Receivable Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.81% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 2.84% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.81%
Microsoft Excel 2.84%
Bookkeeping 0.95%
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 an Accounts Receivable Representative's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$52,076
8%
Leadership
$51,111
6%
Process Improvement
$51,111
6%
Financial Statements
$50,629
5%
ERP Systems
$50,629
5%
Innovation
$50,629
5%
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Accounts Receivable Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Receivable Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Receivable Representative positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Receivable Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Receivable Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$67,505$32.040%
Biotechnology$62,684$30.030%

How Education impacts an Accounts Receivable Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Receivable Representatives enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accounts Receivable Representative with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $46,751 and $49,586).

Accounts Receivable Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Receivable Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 38.5%
Associates 23.0%
Bachelors 33.8%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Accounts Receivable Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Receivable Representative'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accounts Receivable Representative

Salaries for an Accounts Receivable Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,485 in 2023 to around $44,578 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Receivable Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Receivable Representative Over Time

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$45,485
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$44,856
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2024 $44,856
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Most common benefits for Accounts Receivable Representative

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  • NIBE Element North America

    Columbus, OH

    NIBE Element North America | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Accounts Receivable Coordinator. Reports To. Accounting Manager. Department. Accounting. Compensation. Hourly.... more

    9 Days Ago

  • TridentCare

    Columbus, OH

    TridentCare | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. The Commercial Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for preparing and submitting claims for accounts to ensu... more

    11 Days Ago

  • Hyundai of Dublin

    Columbus, OH

    Hyundai of Dublin | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. About Us. Great Lakes Hyundai of Dublin is a dynamic and customer-focused automotive dealership committed to... more

    7 Days Ago

  • TridentCare

    Columbus, OH

    TridentCare | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Prepare, edit and ensure all claims are submitted accurately and timely per payer contract and guidelines. Access client ... more

    8 Days Ago

  • I Am Boundless, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    I Am Boundless, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Summary/Objective. Responsible for accurately processing patient billing, managing insurance claims, and ensuring timely ... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Goodwin

    Columbus, OH

    Goodwin | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Who We Are & What We're Building. Goodwin is building the operating and financial infrastructure for private aviation. In... more

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FAQ about Accounts Receivable Representative

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Receivable Representative?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Receivable Representative roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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