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Collection agent salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Collection Agent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.43
Average $21.43
Low $13.27
High $34.63

The average salary for a collection agent is $21.43 per hour in the United States and $5,000 commission per year.6.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Collection Agent job openings in United States

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Tribal Document Collections As...
The Munsee Tribe in Kansas
Ottawa, KS
From $17 an hour
Part-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Collection Agent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
EOS-CCA
 
$400,000per year
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Blue Star Limited
 
$223,200per year
Zions Bancorporation
 
$190,000per year
Markon
 
$190,000per year
Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$175,000per year
Arcfield
 
$174,604per year

Highest paying cities for Collection Agents near United States

  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $24.71 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $23.89 per hour
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $22.14 per hour
  4. Richmond, VA
    $21.69 per hour
  5. Solon, OH
    $20.45 per hour

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