Bill and Account Collectors pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,380 or more. The middle half of bill and account collectors in Boston earn between $47,950 and $63,720.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $64K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,310 | $4,859 | $28.03 |
| Median | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,950 | $3,996 | $23.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,720 | $5,310 | $30.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bill and account collectors in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($59,710) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($49,060). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $47,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $58,310 | $59,800 | $39,770 | $75,380 | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $59,710 | $59,800 | $45,990 | $75,560 | 2,510 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $58,310, a single filer in Boston takes home about $46,437 a year, or $3,870 a month and $1,786 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $49,032 | $4,086 |
| Working in MA | $46,437 | $3,870 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for bill and account collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $58,310 buys what about $53,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$58,310
- Worcester$55,850
- Springfield$53,810
- Pittsfield$53,470
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Bill and Account Collectors salary in Boston: questions
How much do bill and account collectors make an hour in Boston?
$28.04 an hour on average, and $28.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bill and account collectors salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bill and account collectors take-home pay in Boston?
About $46,437 a year ($3,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,310. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bill and account collectors earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.