Bill and Account Collectors pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,680 or more. The middle half of bill and account collectors in Philadelphia earn between $44,290 and $60,210.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,160 | $4,347 | $25.08 |
| Median | $49,110 | $4,092 | $23.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,290 | $3,691 | $21.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,210 | $5,018 | $28.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bill and Account Collectors pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Bill and account collectors in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($49,020) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($49,060). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $47,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $52,160 | $49,110 | $38,100 | $70,680 | 3,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,020 | $46,660 | $35,520 | $64,720 | 6,680 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $52,160, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $42,489 a year, or $3,541 a month and $1,634 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $42,756 | $3,563 |
| Working in PA | $42,489 | $3,541 |
| Working in MD | $41,825 | $3,485 |
| Working in DE | $41,763 | $3,480 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for bill and account collectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $52,160 buys what about $50,861 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bill and Account Collectors salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 13 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$52,160
- Lancaster$51,660
- Pittsburgh$48,990
- Lebanon$48,880
- Reading$47,960
- Allentown$47,930
- York$47,690
- Harrisburg$46,970
- Erie$45,320
- Scranton$44,280
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do bill and account collectors make an hour in Philadelphia?
$25.08 an hour on average, and $23.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bill and account collectors salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bill and account collectors take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $42,489 a year ($3,541 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,160. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do bill and account collectors earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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