As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Pennsylvania is $86,752, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,668 weekly, or $7,229 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $66,987 to $103,156. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,406) and 75th percentile ($95,339), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,156 per year. This $18,933 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, Pennsylvania Collections Attorney often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $66,987 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $76,406 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $86,752 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $95,339 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $103,156 PA August 01, 2026
25% $76,406 10% $66,987 90% $103,156 75% $95,339 $86,752 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $92,816 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $86,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $89,042 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $96,119 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $94,351 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $85,654 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $82,779 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $87,564 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $88,380 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $90,662 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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