Debt Collector Salary in the United States

Debt Collector Salary

How much does a Debt Collector make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Debt Collector in the United States is $51,745. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,574 to $56,637, with most professionals earning between $43,776 and $61,091.

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Debt Collector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Debt Collector Salary $43,776 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Debt Collector Salary $47,574 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Debt Collector Salary $51,745 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Debt Collector Salary $56,637 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Debt Collector Salary $61,091 US March 01, 2025
25% $47,574 10% $43,776 90% $61,091 75% $56,637 $51,745 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Consumer Loan Collector I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Debt Collector

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Consumer Loan Collector III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Debt Collector in the United States. The base salary for Debt Collector ranges from $47,574 to $56,637 with the average base salary of $51,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,618 to $59,695 with the average total cash compensation of $54,640.

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