How much does a Mortgage Loan Originator make in the United States? The average Mortgage Loan Originator salary in the United States is $50,759 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,705 and $59,165. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Mortgage Loan Originator

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Newbold Advisors - PITTSBURGH , PA
Job Title: Loan Closers (Multiple Openings). Job Location: On-Site – Pittsburgh, PA. Job Type:  Direct Hire. Compensation: $45,000 -$50,000 (annually). with an
- 4 days ago
Occupational Therapist | Prentiss, Mississippi. $2,500k Sign-On Bonus & MONTHLY Student Loan Assistance. Mid South is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist
- 135 days ago
Pro Active Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine - AURORA , CO
Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT). Location: Pro Active Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Aurora Southlands. Address: 24300 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Suite 126, Aurora
- 51 days ago
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- 25 days ago
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- 38 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Mortgage Loan Originator in the United States. The base salary for Mortgage Loan Originator ranges from $43,705 to $59,165 with the average base salary of $50,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,194 to $80,686 with the average total cash compensation of $62,768.

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Skills associated with Mortgage Loan Originator: Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Determine, Lending

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