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Bill Collector Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$29.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,583/year ($4,132/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state in the country for Bill Collectors, with a median about 31% above the national average. Of the 240 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $62,230 a year — though pay ranges from $44,990 for newcomers to $91,480 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 240 Bill Collector jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Bill Collector salary of $62,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,583 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,761 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$2,598 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,583 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,132 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free District of Columbia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in District of Columbia?
- The median Bill Collector salary in District of Columbia is $62,230 per year ($29.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,160 and $84,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $62,230, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $49,583 per year ($4,132 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 240 Bill Collector jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.