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Bill Collector Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$25.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,962/year ($3,580/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 3,310 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $52,510 a year — though pay ranges from $39,530 for newcomers to $79,380 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Bill Collector jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Bill Collector salary of $52,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,962 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $52,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,121 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,017 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,409 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,962 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,580 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in New Jersey?
- The median Bill Collector salary in New Jersey is $52,510 per year ($25.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,210 and $62,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $52,510, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $42,962 per year ($3,580 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 3,310 Bill Collector jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.