As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Collections Attorney in Virginia is $87,744, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,687 weekly, or $7,312 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $67,750 to $104,346. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,278) and 75th percentile ($96,434), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,346 per year. This $19,156 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, Virginia Collections Attorney often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $67,750 VA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $77,278 VA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $87,744 VA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $96,434 VA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $104,346 VA October 01, 2026
25% $77,278 10% $67,750 90% $104,346 75% $96,434 $87,744 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $101,473 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $89,621 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $83,868 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $87,799 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $87,091 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $86,442 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $87,850 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $96,879 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $101,707 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $84,504 Date Updated October 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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