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Collections/accounts receivable salary

Average collections/accounts receivable salary

$38,949

$18.73 hourly rate

Entry-level collections/accounts receivable salary
$30,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

The Collections/Accounts Receivable field plays a vital role in financial management across various industries. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $38,949 per year, or $19 per hour. Factors such as experience level can significantly influence earnings, with entry-level positions earning less than veterans in the field.

Geographic location is another critical factor. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, cities like San Francisco and New York City typically see higher compensation rates compared to smaller markets.

To maximize earning potential, professionals should consider specializing in industries such as healthcare or technology, where demand for collections expertise is robust. Understanding industry trends and salary expectations can empower job seekers to negotiate better compensation and seek roles that align with their career goals.

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Apollo Global Management$100,974
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Average collections/accounts receivable salary by state

The highest-paying states for collections/accounts receivables are Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The lowest average collections/accounts receivable salary states are Nebraska, Kansas, and West Virginia.

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Highest paying states for collections/accounts receivables

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1District of Columbia$53,021$25.49
2New Jersey$51,112$24.57
3Massachusetts$56,629$27.23
4New York$47,483$22.83
5Connecticut$59,744$28.72
6Maryland$47,625$22.90
7Virginia$48,574$23.35
8Rhode Island$45,895$22.06
9New Hampshire$43,464$20.90
10Pennsylvania$40,633$19.54
11California$47,680$22.92
12Minnesota$40,875$19.65
13Vermont$43,683$21.00
14Arizona$39,752$19.11
15Alaska$45,069$21.67
16Illinois$41,427$19.92
17Idaho$42,405$20.39
18Colorado$41,325$19.87
19Michigan$39,484$18.98
20Maine$41,744$20.07
21Washington$41,298$19.85
22Missouri$38,378$18.45
23Nevada$38,211$18.37
24North Dakota$38,451$18.49
25Oregon$37,262$17.91
26Tennessee$36,216$17.41
27Mississippi$39,553$19.02
28Wisconsin$37,981$18.26
29Montana$38,843$18.67
30Texas$36,376$17.49
31Kentucky$34,450$16.56
32Alabama$37,378$17.97
33Florida$35,176$16.91
34Wyoming$37,196$17.88
35Georgia$35,609$17.12
36Indiana$34,977$16.82
37Hawaii$39,467$18.97
38Ohio$33,488$16.10
39Iowa$34,967$16.81
40Utah$33,511$16.11
41South Carolina$35,999$17.31
42North Carolina$34,471$16.57
43Nebraska$33,000$15.87
44Arkansas$31,784$15.28
45Delaware$35,043$16.85
46New Mexico$34,696$16.68
47Louisiana$33,185$15.95
48Kansas$32,241$15.50
49West Virginia$32,134$15.45
50Oklahoma$31,669$15.23
51South Dakota$29,537$14.20
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Highest paying cities for collections/accounts receivables

The highest-paying cities for collections/accounts receivables are Boston, MA, Newark, NJ, and Sacramento, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$56,723$27.27
2Newark, NJ$51,595$24.81
3Sacramento, CA$48,060$23.11
4New York, NY$47,458$22.82
5Manchester, NH$43,490$20.91
6Portland, ME$41,939$20.16
7McHenry, IL$41,745$20.07
8Denver, CO$41,298$19.85
9Saint Paul, MN$40,889$19.66
10Phoenix, AZ$39,770$19.12
11Wausau, WI$38,591$18.55
12Bismarck, ND$38,132$18.33
13Pittsburgh, PA$37,618$18.09
14Eugene, OR$37,434$18.00
15San Antonio, TX$36,854$17.72
16Knoxville, TN$36,489$17.54
17Kennesaw, GA$35,629$17.13
18Miami, FL$35,280$16.96
19Newark, DE$35,131$16.89
20Metairie, LA$33,272$16.00

Collections/accounts receivable salary details

A collections/accounts receivable's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a collections/accounts receivable's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
75th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
Average$38,949$3,246$19
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying collections/accounts receivable jobs

The highest paying types of collections/accounts receivables are accounts receivable supervisor, credit and collections analyst, and collection analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Payment Processor$34,030$2,836$16.3633,161
Debt Collector$33,865$2,822$16.2823,385
Billing Representative$35,002$2,917$16.8395,425
Accountable Clerk$38,120$3,177$18.3381,209
Credit And Collections Analyst$49,262$4,105$23.6818,105
Collection Analyst$46,819$3,902$22.5128,967

Top companies hiring collections/accounts receivables now:

  1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (46)
  2. Citi jobs (67)
  3. AT&T jobs (90)
  4. Osi, LLC jobs (39)
  5. Navient jobs (31)

Which companies pay collections/accounts receivables the most?

Collections/accounts receivable salaries at Apollo Global Management and Barclays are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average collections/accounts receivable salary at companies like MDU Resources and Daimler Trucks North America are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Apollo Global Management$100,974$48.55
2Barclays$51,220$24.63
3MDU Resources$45,633$21.94
4Daimler Trucks North America$45,508$21.88
5Intuit$45,154$21.71
6Health Alliance$44,467$21.38
7Esri$44,428$21.36
8Suburban Propane$44,312$21.30
9Tallgrass Energy$43,670$21.00
10Binghamton University$43,547$20.94
11Hawaii Pacific Health$42,372$20.37
12PSEG$41,619$20.01
13CTG$41,491$19.95
14Crown Equipment$41,486$19.95
15MUFG EMEA$41,392$19.90
16Byrider$40,793$19.61
17Baptist Health Home Care$40,764$19.60
18Akumin$40,691$19.56
19Thermo Fisher Scientific$40,531$19.49
20Crane Co.$40,224$19.34

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Collections/Accounts Receivable salary by industry

The average collections/accounts receivable salary varies across industries:

  • The average collections/accounts receivable salary in the finance industry is $39,163, the highest of any industry.
  • The average collections/accounts receivable salary in the finance industry is $38,369.
  • Collections/accounts receivables in the retail industry earn an average salary of $36,322, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for collections/accounts receivables

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$39,163$18.83
2Health Care$38,369$18.45
3Technology$37,586$18.07
4Manufacturing$37,106$17.84
5Telecommunication$36,745$17.67
6Retail$36,322$17.46

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Collections/accounts receivable salary trends

The average collections/accounts receivable salary has risen by $6,318 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average collections/accounts receivable earned $32,631 annually, but today, they earn $38,949 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for collections/accounts receivables over the last decade.

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Collections/accounts receivable salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,900$18.73+2.9%
2024$37,800$18.18+2.6%
2023$36,800$17.70+1.9%
2022$36,100$17.36-0.1%
2021$36,100$17.37+2.6%

Recently added collections/accounts receivable salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AresmgmtLegal Coordinator, ALT CreditDay, NY06/30/2025$90,000
EsriAccounts Receivable and Collections RepresentativeRedlands, CA06/29/2025$43,305
Harris & HarrisCollections Account RepresentativeCoppell, TX06/29/2025$31,305
ComcastREP 1, Credit & Collections-BackofficePhiladelphia, PA06/28/2025$31,305
Us FoodsNational Credit Coordinator Remote)Streator, IL06/27/2025$50,088
Ferguson Enterprises, LLCCredit CoordinatorLilburn, GA06/21/2025$32,515
FergusonCredit CoordinatorRochester, NY06/20/2025$32,515
CVS HealthMedical Benefit Credit & Refund Coordinator-Monroeville, PA (Hybrid)Pittsburgh, PA06/19/2025$35,479
Children's Hospital of Orange CountyCredit Balance Coordinator, Revenue CycleOrange, CA06/14/2025$43,702
Healthcare Recruitment CounselorsAccounts Receivable Collections Accountant Conshohocken PAConshohocken, PA06/14/2025$65,000

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