As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Texas is $84,985, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,634 weekly, or $7,082 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $65,621 to $101,077. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,849) and 75th percentile ($93,409), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,077 per year. This $18,560 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, Texas Collections Attorney often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $65,621 TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $74,849 TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $84,985 TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $93,409 TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $101,077 TX November 01, 2026
25% $74,849 10% $65,621 90% $101,077 75% $93,409 $84,985 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $83,562 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $82,624 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $81,696 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $84,310 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $82,393 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $91,343 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $86,262 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $82,535 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $82,317 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $85,178 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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    2 - 4 years experience
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