Bill and Account Collectors Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Bill and Account Collectors in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$48,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $47,030
State Rank
#19 of 51
5,080 employed here

How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in Illinois?

Bill and Account Collectors working in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,140 per year, or about $23.14 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $47,030 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $37,490 while the top 10% make $65,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,880 and $57,400 a year.

Bill and Account Collectors salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,490$18.02
25th percentile (early career)$42,880$20.62
50th percentile (median)$48,140$23.14
75th percentile (experienced)$57,400$27.60
90th percentile (top earners)$65,780$31.63

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Bill and Account Collectors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$62,230
2Alaska$60,810
3Massachusetts$59,800
4California$57,930
5Connecticut$57,930

Working as Bill and Account Collectors in Illinois

Nationally, about 159,000 people work as Bill and Account Collectors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($48,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Bill and Account Collectors make in Illinois?
The median Bill and Account Collectors salary in Illinois is $48,140 per year, or about $23.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,490 at the entry level to $65,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Bill and Account Collectors about 2% more than the national median of $47,030. Illinois ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Bill and Account Collectors?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,140 a year. About 5,080 Bill and Account Collectors are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.