Bill and Account Collectors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,520 or more. The middle half of bill and account collectors in Washington earn between $44,290 and $66,460.
- $37K10th
- $44K25th
- $58KMedian
- $66K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,110 | $4,759 | $27.46 |
| Median | $58,110 | $4,842 | $27.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,290 | $3,691 | $21.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,460 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Bill and account collectors in Washington earn 18% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($69,760) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($49,060). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $47,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $57,110 | $58,110 | $37,220 | $78,520 | 1,960 |
| Washington, D.C. | $69,760 | $62,230 | $44,990 | $91,480 | 240 |
| United States | $49,060 | $47,030 | $34,400 | $65,580 | 158,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bill and Account Collectors salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $57,110, a single filer in Washington takes home about $45,802 a year, or $3,817 a month and $1,762 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $46,324 | $3,860 |
| Working in DC | $45,802 | $3,817 |
| Working in VA | $45,598 | $3,800 |
| Working in MD | $45,567 | $3,797 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for bill and account collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $57,110 buys what about $52,450 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$52,230
- Baltimore, MD$52,720
- Winchester, VA$49,920
- Chambersburg, PA$44,070
- Charlottesville, VA$50,890
- York, PA$47,690
Highest-paying cities for bill and account collectors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,180).
- San Jose, CA$78,180
- Napa, CA$73,280
- San Francisco, CA$72,710
- San Luis Obispo, CA$68,910
- New Haven, CT$64,050
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Bill and Account Collectors salary in Washington: questions
How much do bill and account collectors make an hour in Washington?
$27.46 an hour on average, and $27.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bill and account collectors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bill and account collectors take-home pay in Washington?
About $45,802 a year ($3,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,110.
Do bill and account collectors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3011; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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