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Loan officer salary in United States

How much does a Loan Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$184,143
Average $184,143
Low $81,414
High $416,497
Commission
$35,500per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a loan officer is $184,143 per year in the United States and $35,500 commission per year.63.4k salaries reported, updated at September 25, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

Years of experiencePer year
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Loan Officers in United States

  1. Golden Oak Lending
    3.6
    17 reviews33 salaries reported
    $208,572per year
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Highest paying cities for Loan Officers near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $133,559 per year
    88 salaries reported
  2. Orlando, FL
    $123,893 per year
    89 salaries reported
  3. Irvine, CA
    $121,454 per year
    132 salaries reported
  1. Colorado Springs, CO
    $116,077 per year
    34 salaries reported
  2. San Antonio, TX
    $114,079 per year
    77 salaries reported
  3. Houston, TX
    $109,087 per year
    116 salaries reported
  1. Scottsdale, AZ
    $104,146 per year
    72 salaries reported
  2. Tampa, FL
    $100,355 per year
    769 salaries reported
  3. Plano, TX
    $97,697 per year
    41 salaries reported
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Where can a Loan Officer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Loan Officers

Most recommended skill

Sales Experience(earn +10.60% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 15.46% since 2018. Loan Officers with this skill earn +10.60% more than the average base salary, which is $184,143 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
201136increase by 36
20129145increase by 25302.78%
201334437increase by 276.57%
201447429increase by 37.73%
201514272decrease by 69.91%
201613874decrease by 2.79%
201710862decrease by 21.71%
20187884decrease by 27.42%
20196665decrease by 15.46%

Top companies hiring Loan Officers with the recommended skill

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group
Republic State Mortgage Co
South River Mortgage
Lennar Corporation
Presto Auto Loans
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Top licenses
NMLS
+28.08%salary
Top fields of study
Medical Degree
+21.81%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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Most common benefits for Loan Officers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 475 ratings

51% of Loan Officers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Mortgage Loan Originator

Job openings

Average $171,612 per year

Customer Service Representative

Job openings

Average $17.51 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Loan Officer

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