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Bill Collector Salary in Illinois (2026)
$23.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,478/year ($3,206/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 19th of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 5,080 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $48,140 a year — though pay ranges from $37,490 for newcomers to $65,780 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,080 Bill Collector jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Bill Collector salary of $48,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,478 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,683 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,383 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,206 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in Illinois?
- The median Bill Collector salary in Illinois is $48,140 per year ($23.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,880 and $57,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $48,140, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $38,478 per year ($3,206 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,080 Bill Collector jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.