As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collection Agent in the United Kingdom is £36,491, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,400 to £40,327, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,400
50TH(Median)   £36,491
75TH   £40,327
Collection Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Collection Agent Salary £33,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Collection Agent Salary £36,491 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Collection Agent Salary £40,327 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Collection Agent Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Collection Agent salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Collection Agent is about £36,491 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,041, and a weekly pay of around £702. Click the switch button below to see more details about Collection Agent hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Collection Agents Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Collection Agent's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,400 - £35,338, while Intermediate make £33,677 - £35,569, Senior earn £35,707 - £37,636, Specialist earn £37,923 - £40,327, Expert can reach £38,037 - £40,499 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Collection Agent £34,738
Intermediate Level Collection Agent £34,969
Senior Level Collection Agent £36,892
Specialist Level Collection Agent £39,468
Expert Level Collection Agent £39,640
£34,738 0 yr
£34,969 < 2 yrs
£36,892 2-4 yrs
£39,468 5-8 yrs
£39,640 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Collection Agent?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Collection Agent are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,410 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,762, and Manchester pays around £34,979 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Import/Export Agent or Collection Agent?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Import/Export Agent makes less than a Collection Agent. A Import/Export Agent earns an average annual salary of £22,310. And a Collection Agent earns an average annual salary of £36,491.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Import/Export Agent
£19,849
£23,989
Customer Service Agent
£17,707
£27,303
Contact Center Agent and Resources Scheduling Manager
£61,528
£82,550

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