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Bill Collector Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$23.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,322/year ($3,277/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 18th of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,740 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $48,330 a year — though pay ranges from $36,110 for newcomers to $64,790 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Bill Collector jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Bill Collector salary of $48,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,322 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $48,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,620 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,697 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,322 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,277 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in Kentucky?
- The median Bill Collector salary in Kentucky is $48,330 per year ($23.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,060 and $55,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $48,330, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $39,322 per year ($3,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,740 Bill Collector jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.