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Toll collector salary
Average toll collector salary
$13.94
Understanding the Toll Collector Salary
Toll collectors play a vital role in transportation infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations at toll booths. As of October 2025, the average salary for a toll collector is $28,999 annually, or about $14 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on location, experience, and specific employer. For instance, toll collectors in states like California and New York tend to earn higher wages, reflecting the cost of living and demand for the role.
Salary by Experience Level
Typically, entry-level toll collectors earn around $25,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $35,000. Moreover, additional certifications and training can further enhance earning potential.
Highest Paying States
According to salary data, the highest paying states for toll collectors include:
- California
- New York
- New Jersey
These states not only offer competitive salaries but also provide a variety of employment opportunities within larger metropolitan areas.
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Where can a Toll Collector earn more?
Toll collector salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level toll collector | $25,500 | $12.26 |
| Mid-level toll collector | $29,200 | $14.06 |
| Senior-level toll collector | $41,100 | $19.77 |
Toll collector salary estimates from across the web
Average toll collector salary by state
The highest-paying states for toll collectors are California, Alaska, and Washington. The lowest average toll collector salary states are Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for toll collectors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $44,727 | $21.50 |
| 2 | Washington | $38,552 | $18.53 |
| 3 | Alaska | $42,067 | $20.22 |
| 4 | Oregon | $36,496 | $17.55 |
| 5 | Colorado | $36,760 | $17.67 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $32,410 | $15.58 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $35,488 | $17.06 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $35,388 | $17.01 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $35,367 | $17.00 |
| 10 | Arizona | $32,036 | $15.40 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $32,677 | $15.71 |
| 12 | Vermont | $34,649 | $16.66 |
| 13 | Nevada | $30,505 | $14.67 |
| 14 | Texas | $30,263 | $14.55 |
| 15 | Missouri | $31,859 | $15.32 |
| 16 | Maryland | $33,143 | $15.93 |
| 17 | Montana | $31,415 | $15.10 |
| 18 | Maine | $34,060 | $16.38 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $31,993 | $15.38 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $31,630 | $15.21 |
| 21 | New York | $32,846 | $15.79 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $37,572 | $18.06 |
| 23 | Michigan | $30,724 | $14.77 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $31,329 | $15.06 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $31,328 | $15.06 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $35,077 | $16.86 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $30,114 | $14.48 |
| 28 | Utah | $28,220 | $13.57 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $30,060 | $14.45 |
| 30 | Illinois | $31,445 | $15.12 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $28,856 | $13.87 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $29,196 | $14.04 |
| 33 | Iowa | $29,632 | $14.25 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $26,024 | $12.51 |
| 35 | Ohio | $27,928 | $13.43 |
| 36 | Florida | $25,163 | $12.10 |
| 37 | Delaware | $29,547 | $14.21 |
| 38 | Idaho | $29,905 | $14.38 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $28,160 | $13.54 |
| 40 | Indiana | $26,600 | $12.79 |
| 41 | Alabama | $23,706 | $11.40 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $25,877 | $12.44 |
| 43 | Virginia | $26,908 | $12.94 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $23,917 | $11.50 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,353 | $11.71 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $24,542 | $11.80 |
| 47 | Georgia | $23,968 | $11.52 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $24,435 | $11.75 |
| 49 | Kansas | $26,165 | $12.58 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,895 | $11.01 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $22,848 | $10.98 |
Highest paying cities for toll collectors
The highest-paying cities for toll collectors are Portland, ME, El Paso, TX, and Chicago, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, ME | $34,115 | $16.40 |
| 2 | El Paso, TX | $32,594 | $15.67 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $31,683 | $15.23 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $28,950 | $13.92 |
| 5 | Elkhart, IN | $28,518 | $13.71 |
| 6 | Richmond, VA | $26,734 | $12.85 |
| 7 | Sarasota, FL | $25,269 | $12.15 |
Toll collector salary details
A toll collector's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a toll collector's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $28,999 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying toll collector jobs
The highest paying types of toll collectors are collector, checker in, and cash office associate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier/Host | $24,581 | $2,048 | $11.82 | 131,740 |
| Cashier/Overnight Stock | $30,312 | $2,526 | $14.57 | 433,119 |
| Shift Leader/Cashier | $29,409 | $2,451 | $14.14 | 151,454 |
| Service Cashier | $28,602 | $2,383 | $13.75 | 98,972 |
| Cashier | $28,144 | $2,345 | $13.53 | 456,110 |
| Head Cashier | $31,143 | $2,595 | $14.97 | 284,733 |
Top companies hiring toll collectors now:
Which companies pay toll collectors the most?
Toll collector salaries at Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission and LAZ Parking are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average toll collector salary at companies like My Florida Regional Mls and State Of Florida are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission | $29,583 | $14.22 |
| 2 | LAZ Parking | $29,570 | $14.22 |
| 3 | My Florida Regional Mls | $29,084 | $13.98 |
| 4 | State Of Florida | $25,398 | $12.21 |
| 5 | Florida Department of Transportation | $25,337 | $12.18 |
| 6 | Florida Dept. of Health | $24,965 | $12.00 |
| 7 | Faneuil | $23,630 | $11.36 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Toll collector salary trends
The average toll collector salary has risen by $7,186 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average toll collector earned $21,813 annually, but today, they earn $28,999 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for toll collectors over the last decade.
Compare toll collector salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average toll collector salary over time
Compare toll collector salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Toll collector salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 | $13.94 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $27,400 | $13.18 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $26,000 | $12.50 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $24,400 | $11.72 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $23,400 | $11.24 | +4.3% |
Recently added toll collector salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teletech Services Corporation | Cashier-Toll Collector | Atlantic City, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $34,436 |
| Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission | Toll Collector-Toledo Area | Toledo, OH | 06/27/2025 | $45,747 |
| Transcore | Toll Collector | Gig Harbor, WA | 06/12/2025 | $45,914 |
| Ttec | Cashier-Toll Collector | Atlantic City, NJ | 06/09/2025 | $34,436 |
| Ttec | Cashier-Toll Collector--Everglades East | Weston, FL | 06/09/2025 | $31,305 |
| Teletech Services Corporation | Cashier-Toll Collector--Everglades East | Weston, FL | 06/09/2025 | $31,305 |
| Ttec | Cashier-Toll Collector | Atlantic City, NJ | 05/10/2025 | $34,436 |
| Ttec | Cashier-Toll Collector--Everglades East | Weston, FL | 05/10/2025 | $31,305 |
| Teletech Services Corporation | Cashier-Toll Collector--Everglades East | Weston, FL | 05/10/2025 | $31,305 |
| Teletech Services Corporation | Cashier-Toll Collector | Atlantic City, NJ | 05/10/2025 | $34,436 |
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