How much does a Collections Attorney make in Columbia, MD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collections Attorney in Columbia, MD is $93,345. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,741 to $108,341, with most professionals earning between $67,356 and $121,994.

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Collections Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $67,356 Columbia,MD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $79,741 Columbia,MD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $93,345 Columbia,MD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $108,341 Columbia,MD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Collections Attorney Salary $121,994 Columbia,MD April 01, 2025
25% $79,741 10% $67,356 90% $121,994 75% $108,341 $93,345 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 Columbia, MD. The base salary for Collections Attorney ranges from $79,741 to $108,341 with the average base salary of $93,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,235 to $115,185 with the average total cash compensation of $97,471.
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