As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Maryland is $89,855, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,728 weekly, or $7,488 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Collections Attorney in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Collections Attorney in Maryland vary widely, spanning from $69,382 to $106,845. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,139) and 75th percentile ($98,748), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,845 per year. This $19,609 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Maryland Collections Attorney often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for Collections Attorney job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Collections Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $69,382 MD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $79,139 MD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $89,855 MD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $98,748 MD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $106,845 MD August 01, 2026
25% $79,139 10% $69,382 90% $106,845 75% $98,748 $89,855 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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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $94,789 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $93,641 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $92,664 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $92,645 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $93,361 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $86,838 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $100,065 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $94,996 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $91,208 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $100,811 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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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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