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Bill Collector Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$18.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,822/year ($2,735/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,690 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $39,130 a year — though pay ranges from $28,970 for newcomers to $55,690 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,690 Bill Collector jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Bill Collector salary of $39,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,822 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,516 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,993 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$799 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,822 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,735 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in Louisiana?
- The median Bill Collector salary in Louisiana is $39,130 per year ($18.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,730 and $47,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $39,130, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $32,822 per year ($2,735 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,690 Bill Collector jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.