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Mortgage loan originator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Mortgage Loan Originator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$169,233
Average $169,233
Low $70,895
High $403,979

The average salary for a mortgage loan originator is $169,233 per year in the United States and $11,750 commission per year.6.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Mortgage Loan Originator job openings in United States

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Mortgage Loan Partner
Remote
$36,000 a year
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Mortgage Loan Originator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capital Connect
 
$350,000per year
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Royalty Staffing
 
$325,000per year
Edge Home Finance Corporation
 
$317,868per year
Pacific Wholesale Mortgage
 
$300,000per year
BES
 
$300,000per year
Secure One Capital
 
$287,500per year

Highest paying cities for Mortgage Loan Originators near United States

  1. Waukesha, WI
    $212,173 per year
  2. Rockville, MD
    $134,565 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $120,378 per year
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $111,224 per year
  5. Towson, MD
    $99,458 per year

Where can a Mortgage Loan Originator earn more?

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