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Bill Collector Salary in California (2026)
$27.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,048/year ($3,921/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Bill Collectors (4th of 51), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 13,880 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $57,930 a year — though pay ranges from $38,520 for newcomers to $81,440 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,880 Bill Collector jobs in California (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Bill Collector salary of $57,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,048 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $57,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,772 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,432 |
| California state income tax | −$1,678 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,921 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in California?
- The median Bill Collector salary in California is $57,930 per year ($27.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,130 and $69,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in California?
- On the median salary of $57,930, a single filer in California takes home about $47,048 per year ($3,921 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 California?
- BLS counts 13,880 Bill Collector jobs in California 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 California 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 California.