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Bill Collector Salary in Iowa (2026)
$22.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,393/year ($3,116/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 31st of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 830 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $46,000 a year — though pay ranges from $35,350 for newcomers to $74,560 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 830 Bill Collector jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Bill Collector salary of $46,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,393 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $46,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,340 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,519 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,748 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,393 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,116 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in Iowa?
- The median Bill Collector salary in Iowa is $46,000 per year ($22.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,950 and $59,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $46,000, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $37,393 per year ($3,116 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 830 Bill Collector jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.