Understanding how the collection industry is compensated helps creditors assess whether they're getting value for money.
Contingency commission (the dominant model): the agency earns 15-35% of recovered amounts. No recovery, no income. This creates strong alignment with creditor interests.
Commercial debt collectors typically earn a base salary plus performance-based commission tied to recovery outcomes. Senior collectors with specialised jurisdictional expertise command premium compensation.
The global commercial debt collection market is worth approximately USD 15-20 billion annually. Recovery rates and commission margins determine profitability. Agencies that invest in technology, local expertise, and legal infrastructure achieve higher recovery rates and attract larger clients.
Contingency-based agencies are incentivised to recover. They invest in the tools, people, and infrastructure needed to produce results because their revenue depends on it. This model creates natural quality assurance: agencies that don't recover don't survive.
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