What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Debt Collection Agent?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Debt Collection Agent jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $46,608 $3,884 $896 $22.41 Berkeley, CA $46,005 $3,833 $884 $22.12 Sitka, AK $45,262 $3,771 $870 $21.76 Palo Alto, CA $44,278 $3,689 $851 $21.29 San Francisco, CA $44,266 $3,688 $851 $21.28 Santa Clara, CA $44,126 $3,677 $848 $21.21 Sunnyvale, CA $44,096 $3,674 $848 $21.20 Livermore, CA $44,071 $3,672 $847 $21.19 San Jose, CA $44,034 $3,669 $846 $21.17 Arlington, VA $43,293 $3,607 $832 $20.81

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Q: How much does a Debt Collection Agent make?

The average annual pay for a debt collection agent in the United States is $37,572 a year — that works out to approximately $18.06 an hour. The middle 80% of Debt Collection Agents earn between $28,000 (10th percentile) and $53,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Debt Collection Agent Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Debt Collection Agent in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Licensed Mlo at $64,278 (171.1%) above Debt Collection Agent. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Licensed Mlo $101,850 $8,487 $1,958 $48.97 Loan Documentation Specialist $59,797 $4,983 $1,149 $28.75 Mortgage Due Diligence $53,165 $4,430 $1,022 $25.56 Commercial Loan Coordinator $48,344 $4,028 $929 $23.24 Post Closing Manager $34,649 $2,887 $666 $16.66

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Debt Collection Agent Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,572

Columbus

Ohio

$36,291

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How much does a Debt Collection Agent make?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Debt Collection Agent in the United States is $37,572 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.06 an hour. This is the equivalent of $722/week or $3,131/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $59,500 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Debt Collection Agent salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $42,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $53,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Debt Collection Agent varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Debt Collection Agent in your area makes on average $36,291 per year, or $1,281 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,572. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Debt Collection Agent salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Debt Collection Agent jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Debt Collection Agent Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Debt Collection Agent job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $7,690 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $9,036 (24.0%) above the $37,572 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Debt Collection Agent appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Debt Collection Agent role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$46,608	$3,884	$896	$22.41
Berkeley, CA	$46,005	$3,833	$884	$22.12
Sitka, AK	$45,262	$3,771	$870	$21.76
Palo Alto, CA	$44,278	$3,689	$851	$21.29
San Francisco, CA	$44,266	$3,688	$851	$21.28
Santa Clara, CA	$44,126	$3,677	$848	$21.21
Sunnyvale, CA	$44,096	$3,674	$848	$21.20
Livermore, CA	$44,071	$3,672	$847	$21.19
San Jose, CA	$44,034	$3,669	$846	$21.17
Arlington, VA	$43,293	$3,607	$832	$20.81

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Debt Collection Agent Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Debt Collection Agent category.

For example Licensed Mlo jobs pay as much as $64,278 (171.1%) more than the average Debt Collection Agent salary of $37,572. If you're qualified, finding work as a Licensed Mlo may help you make more money than that of the average Debt Collection Agent position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Licensed Mlo	$101,850	$8,487	$1,958	$48.97
Loan Documentation Specialist	$59,797	$4,983	$1,149	$28.75
Mortgage Due Diligence	$53,165	$4,430	$1,022	$25.56
Commercial Loan Coordinator	$48,344	$4,028	$929	$23.24
Post Closing Manager	$34,649	$2,887	$666	$16.66

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