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Bill Collector Salary in Alabama (2026)
$19.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,759/year ($2,730/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 2,090 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $40,330 a year — though pay ranges from $31,140 for newcomers to $60,080 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,090 Bill Collector jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Bill Collector salary of $40,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,759 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $40,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,660 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,085 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,827 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,759 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,730 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in Alabama?
- The median Bill Collector salary in Alabama is $40,330 per year ($19.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,740 and $46,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $40,330, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $32,759 per year ($2,730 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,090 Bill Collector jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.