Lead Collector Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Collector make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Collector in the United States is $50,611 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Lead Collector's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,591
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,273 to $57,405
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,413
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Lead Collector Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $57,405 $4,784 $1,104 $28
Average $50,611 $4,218 $973 $24
25th Percentile $45,273 $3,773 $871 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Collector Salaries

A Lead Collector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Collector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Collector's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,931
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,840
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,179
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,517
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,966
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Consumer ... Level Lead Collector$39,931
Consumer ... Level Lead Collector$44,840
Lead Coll... Level Lead Collector$50,179
Consumer ... Level Lead Collector$62,517
Consumer ... Level Lead Collector$73,966
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$50,179 2-4 yrs
$62,517 5-8 yrs
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How Do Lead Collector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Collectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,036.
  • California: $55,824.
  • Massachusetts: $55,080.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Collectors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,835
  • San Francisco: $63,208
  • Oakland: $61,806

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Collector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.52% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
  • Consumer Loans (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): a consumer loan is any type of loan made to a consumer by a creditor. The loan can be secured (backed by the assets of the borrower) or unsecured (not backed by the assets of the borrower).
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Customer Service 9.52%
Call Center 4.76%
Consumer Loans 2.38%

How Education impacts a Lead Collector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Collectors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Collector with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,636 and $52,073).

Lead Collector Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Collector
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 38.9%
High School 38.9%
Associates 27.8%
Bachelors 27.8%
Masters 5.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Collector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Collector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$45,273
Average $50,611/year
$57,405
$3,773
Average $4,218/month
$4,784
$871
Average $973/week
$1,104
$22
Average $24/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,405 $4,784 $1,104 $28
Average $50,611 $4,218 $973 $24
25th Percentile $45,273 $3,773 $871 $22

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Salary Trends for Lead Collector

Salaries for a Lead Collector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,287 in 2023 to around $48,429 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Collector salary trends, .

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