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Everest Receivable Services

Debt Collector

Getzville, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Experienced Collection Agent $2025/hr. Base + Uncapped Bonus (422%) + Tier Bonuses + Monthly Award Bonuses Everest Receivable Services | Getzville | Full-Time | In-Office No Weekends You know the ...

RSI ENTERPRISES INC

Bad Debt Collector

Glendale, AZ · Remote

$17/hr

Handling HIPAA, FCRA, FDCPA like a secret agent (you won't spill the beans) Position Summary: Got ... of debt recovery through the right channels. With killer people skills and a knack for handling a ...

Royal Furniture Company

Consumer Debt Agent

Memphis, TN · On-site

$35K - $45K/yr

Royal Furniture is seeking an experienced consumer debt collector to join our team at our corporate office in East Memphis! Responsibilities include contacting debtors by phone, skip tracing, setting ...

Radius Global Solutions LLC

Collections Agent

Ramsey, NJ · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Radius Global Solutions LLC is currently hiring a 1st Party Debt Collector to join our Ramsey, NJ team. The First Party Collections Agent will initiate the appropriate action to collect past due ...

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How much do debt collector agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for debt collector agent in the United States is $18.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Debt Collector Agent vs Credit Analyst?

AspectDebt Collector AgentCredit Analyst
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; sometimes certifications in collectionsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
Work EnvironmentCollections agencies, banks, or debt collection firmsBanks, financial institutions, or credit bureaus
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in debt recovery and collectionsIn credit risk assessment and lending decisions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in debt collectionEvaluating creditworthiness and financial analysis

While both roles involve financial interactions, a Debt Collector Agent focuses on recovering unpaid debts, often working in collections agencies or banks. A Credit Analyst assesses credit risk to help lenders make informed decisions. The roles differ in credentials, work environment, and industry focus, but both are essential in financial services.

How to become a debt collector agent?

To become a debt collector agent, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass a background check. Many employers require knowledge of debt collection laws and may prefer prior experience or training in customer service or collections; some regions also require licensing or certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations are essential for success in this role.

What qualifications do I need to be a debt collector agent?

To become a debt collector agent, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations are important; some employers may require training or certification in debt collection practices.

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Infographic showing various Debt Collector Agent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,249 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Debt Collector

Getzville, NY • On-site

Everest Receivable Services
Finance and Insurance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Everest Receivable Servicesexternal

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Experienced Collection Agent $2025/hr. Base + Uncapped Bonus (422%) + Tier Bonuses + Monthly Award Bonuses

Everest Receivable Services | Getzville | Full-Time | In-Office No Weekends

You know the work. Come do it somewhere that pays and treats you like it.

Everest Receivable Services has been part of the Buffalo/WNY business community since 2008. We're not looking to train someone from scratch we're looking for collectors who already know how to work a portfolio, handle objections, and close a payment arrangement without a script reading them lines. If that's you, we want to talk.

If you're tired of hollow bonus promises, favoritism, and being treated like a number, keep reading.

What You'll Do

  • WORK PREMIUM ZERO AGENCY PLACEMENTS consumer credit cards, personal loans, specialty financing, and auto deficiency portfolios, not scraped/junk paper
  • Negotiate resolutions using your own judgment and technique we're not looking to hand you a script and micromanage your calls
  • Carry real production goals and get paid on what you close, with bonus that scales up the better you perform
  • Operate inside a genuinely compliant FDCPA/Reg F environment no pressure to cut corners that puts your name on the line

What You'll Get

  • $2025/hour base the highest starting base of any collection's agency found in the Buffalo area. Uncapped bonus (422%) as well as tier bonuses and monthly awards; experienced collectors here consistently out-earn their base
  • Better portfolios to work premium placements mean more reachable, more collectible accounts, which means more of your calls turn into bonuses instead of dead air
  • Contest incentives on top of Bonus ongoing contests with real prizes, not just leaderboard bragging rights
  • A modern tech stack we're actively investing in less time on busy work, more time on the phone
  • Paid holidays, health/dental/vision/life available after 60 days, paid sick time, vacation and Simple IRA with match after 1 year
  • 3 months of Prorated Goals

What We're Looking For

  • 1+ years of consumer collections experience required you know the difference between a stall and a real dispute, and you don't need handholding on FDCPA basics
  • A track record of hitting or beating production goals be ready to talk numbers in the interview
  • Comfortable working accounts with minimal oversight once you're up to speed
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Why Everest

We've built our reputation on doing this the right way clean compliance record, real training, real advancement, and management that treat people fairly instead of running them ragged. While other agencies in this space are fighting lawsuits, BBB complaints, or a revolving door of burned-out agents, we're investing in our people and our technology. That shows up in a better day-to-day experience for our agents and it shows up in the paycheck.

Ready to work portfolios worth working, for pay that matches your skill? Apply now experienced collectors move through our process fast.

Everest Receivable Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OTE includes base pay plus performance-based bonuses. Actual earnings vary based on individual performance.