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Bill Collector Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$20.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,455/year ($2,955/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states for Bill Collector pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 5,460 Bill Collector jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $42,910 a year — though pay ranges from $24,960 for newcomers to $58,720 at the top.
Bill Collector pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,460 Bill Collector jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 43-3011, “Bill and Account Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Bill Collector salary of $42,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,455 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $42,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,969 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,283 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,203 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,455 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,955 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bill Collector make in North Carolina?
- The median Bill Collector salary in North Carolina is $42,910 per year ($20.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,370 and $48,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bill Collector in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $42,910, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $35,455 per year ($2,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Bill Collector jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,460 Bill Collector jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.