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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

$169,118
Average $169,118
Low $70,839
High $403,745

The average salary for a mortgage loan originator is $169,118 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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TM-Loan Originations
Cognizant3.8out of 5 stars.
Plano, TX
Full-time
1 day 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
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Edge Home Finance Corporation
 
$317,868per year
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Pacific Wholesale Mortgage
 
$300,000per year
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BES
 
$300,000per year
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Secure One Capital
 
$287,500per year
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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

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