As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Tennessee is $81,436, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,566 weekly, or $6,786 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 Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $62,882 to $96,835. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,724) and 75th percentile ($89,497), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,835 per year. This $17,773 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, Tennessee Collections Attorney often earn 6.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 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 $62,882 TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $71,724 TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $81,436 TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $89,497 TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $96,835 TN August 01, 2026
25% $71,724 10% $62,882 90% $96,835 75% $89,497 $81,436 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $83,269 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $82,666 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $81,667 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $82,892 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $84,326 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $84,202 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $82,443 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $82,130 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $81,853 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $81,927 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Collections Attorney

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

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

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