How much does a Collections Specialist make?
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$52,811
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Collections Specialist is $52,811 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $41,230 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $11,581 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Collections Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Collections Specialist in United States. Employers include Carahsoft, PayPal and SoFi.
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Collections Specialist Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Collections Specialist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Collections Specialist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $63,799, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $59,240, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $59,145, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $59,043, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $57,617.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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Collections Specialist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Collections Specialist is $41,230 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Collections Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4454 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Collections Specialist employees.
The highest salary for a Collections Specialist in United States is $56,043 per year.
The lowest salary for a Collections Specialist in United States is $30,332 per year.
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