How much does a Collections Attorney make in Wilmington, DE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collections Attorney in Wilmington, DE is $93,119. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,548 to $108,078, with most professionals earning between $67,192 and $121,697.

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Collections Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $67,192 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $79,548 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $93,119 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $108,078 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $121,697 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
25% $79,548 10% $67,192 90% $121,697 75% $108,078 $93,119 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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  1. This Job:

    Collections Attorney

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

  2. Up a level:

    Attorney II

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

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collections Attorney in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Collections Attorney ranges from $79,548 to $108,078 with the average base salary of $93,119. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,035 to $114,905 with the average total cash compensation of $97,234.
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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