Bill and Account Collectors pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,120 or more. The middle half of bill and account collectors in Columbus earn between $32,550 and $44,270.
- $27K10th
- $33K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $35,820 | $2,985 | $17.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,550 | $2,712 | $15.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,270 | $3,689 | $21.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bill and account collectors in Columbus earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($46,940) and 20% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $39,030 | $35,820 | $27,340 | $51,120 | 130 |
| Georgia | $46,940 | $46,300 | $32,000 | $62,050 | 5,280 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $39,030, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $32,342 a year, or $2,695 a month and $1,244 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $32,342 | $2,695 |
| Working in AL | $31,954 | $2,663 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for bill and account collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $39,030 buys what about $43,709 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($49,260).
- Gainesville$49,260
- Atlanta$49,020
- Warner Robins$48,440
- Macon$45,910
- Savannah$45,290
- Dalton$44,820
- Albany$42,500
- Augusta$40,670
- Columbus$39,030
- Brunswick$38,420
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 Columbus: questions
How much do bill and account collectors make an hour in Columbus?
$18.76 an hour on average, and $17.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bill and account collectors salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bill and account collectors take-home pay in Columbus?
About $32,342 a year ($2,695 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,030.
Do bill and account collectors earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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