Collections Attorney Salary in the United States

Collections Attorney Salary

How much does a Collections Attorney make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collections Attorney in the United States is $86,981. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,917 to $95,799, with most professionals earning between $65,845 and $103,828.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $65,845 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $75,917 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $86,981 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $95,799 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $103,828 US March 01, 2025
25% $75,917 10% $65,845 90% $103,828 75% $95,799 $86,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Collections Attorney ?

Debt collection is the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses. An organization that specializes in debt collection is known as a collection agency or debt collector. Most collection agencies operate as agents of creditors and collect debts for a fee or percentage of the total amount owed....

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    Collections Attorney

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collections Attorney in the United States. The base salary for Collections Attorney ranges from $75,917 to $95,799 with the average base salary of $86,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,917 to $95,799 with the average total cash compensation of $86,981.
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