How much does a Collections Paralegal make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collections Paralegal in Washington, DC is $92,441. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,425 to a high of $113,245, with most professionals earning between $83,011 and $103,330.

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$83,011 to $103,330
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Collections Paralegal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collections Paralegal in Washington, DC. The base salary for Collections Paralegal ranges from $83,011 to $103,330 with the average base salary of $92,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,066 to $108,765 with the average total cash compensation of $96,644.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $92,441 $83,011 - $103,330
Bonus $4,203 $3,055 - $5,435
Total Pay $96,644 $86,066 - $108,765
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,011 - $103,330 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,011 - $103,330 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,011 - $103,330 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,838 - $103,116 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,011 - $103,330 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,011 - $103,330 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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