Credit controllers Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a credit controllers in the UK is £26,981 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). There are approximately 24,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
Where you land in these bands is partly negotiable — many people use interview preparation books to push toward the upper percentiles.
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £15,970 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £22,936 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £26,981 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £32,762 | Experienced |
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Check Price →UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| London | £31,828 | +18.0% |
| East | £29,064 | +7.7% |
| South East | £28,201 | +4.5% |
| Scotland | £26,503 | -1.8% |
| South West | £26,460 | -1.9% |
| West Midlands | £26,232 | -2.8% |
| North East | £24,098 | -10.7% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £22,492 | -16.6% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
US Salary Overview
In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Loan Interviewers and Clerks, SOC 43-4131) has a national median wage of $50,020 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 165,000 people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.
US Top States by Median Salary
| State | Median salary | Mean salary |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77,080 | $74,550 |
| Maryland | $59,430 | $59,570 |
| Connecticut | $58,980 | $57,830 |
| Massachusetts | $58,940 | $56,810 |
| New Jersey | $58,760 | $58,420 |
| Washington | $58,740 | $59,300 |
| New York | $58,120 | $58,920 |
| North Carolina | $57,780 | $55,320 |
| Delaware | $57,760 | $57,380 |
| Oregon | $57,650 | $55,980 |
See the full US state-by-state breakdown for credit controllers →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a credit controllers in the UK?
The UK median is £26,981 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £27,701.
How does the US salary compare?
The equivalent US occupation (Loan Interviewers and Clerks) has a national median of $50,020 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18