Collection Attorney Salary in the United States

How much does a Collection Attorney make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collection Attorney in the United States is $101,380 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,791
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,230 to $111,017
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,258
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Wage
75th Percentile $111,017 $9,251 $2,135 $53
Average $101,380 $8,448 $1,950 $49
25th Percentile $88,230 $7,353 $1,697 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Collection Attorney Salaries

A Collection Attorney'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 Collection Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collection Attorney'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): $102,293
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $135,788
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $191,760
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $218,329
  • Expert (over 8 years): $259,070
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Collectio... Level Collection Attorney$102,293
Attorney ... Level Collection Attorney$135,788
Attorney ... Level Collection Attorney$191,760
Attorney ... Level Collection Attorney$218,329
Attorney ... Level Collection Attorney$259,070
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$191,760 2-4 yrs
$218,329 5-8 yrs
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How Do Collection Attorney 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 Collection Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,248.
  • California: $111,822.
  • Massachusetts: $110,332.

Top Paying Cities for Collection Attorneys

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: $127,871
  • San Francisco: $126,471
  • Oakland: $123,805

What Skills Can Increase a Collection Attorney's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.65% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Estate Planning (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while minimizing gift, estate, generation skipping transfer, and income tax. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The ultimate goal of estate planning can be determined by the specific goals of the client, and may be as simple or complex as the client's needs dictate. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. The law of estate planning overlaps to some degree with elder law, which additionally includes other provisions such as long-term care.
  • Employment Law (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Applying the knowledge of employment law to regulate relationships between employers and employees.
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Commitment 5.65%
Estate Planning 2.37%
Employment Law 1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Collection Attorney's salary.
  • Legal Advice: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Intellectual Property: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Legal Advice
 $106,449
5%
Intellectual Property
 $105,435
4%
Due Diligence
 $104,421
3%
Negotiating
 $104,421
3%
Analysis
 $104,421
3%
Employment Law
 $104,421
3%
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How Education impacts a Collection Attorney's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Collection Attorneys enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 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 Collection Attorney with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $101,138 and $109,909).

Collection Attorney Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Collection Attorney
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.4%
Associates 0.1%
Bachelors 1.8%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 94.6%
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Collection Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collection Attorney'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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$88,230
Average $101,380/year
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Average $1,950/week
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Average $49/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $111,017 $9,251 $2,135 $53
Average $101,380 $8,448 $1,950 $49
25th Percentile $88,230 $7,353 $1,697 $42

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Salary Trends for Collection Attorney

Salaries for a Collection Attorney can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,694 in 2023 to around $111,636 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Collection Attorney salary trends, .

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