SSalario

Mortgage Banker Salary in 2026

Originate and process mortgage loans from application through closing.

Median Salary

$78,000

$6,500/mo

Entry Level

$45,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$125,000

experienced

Job Growth

0%

10-yr outlook

Mortgage Banker Overview

Originate and process mortgage loans from application through closing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Finance

Total Jobs (US)

280K

5-Year Growth

+15%

Category

Finance

Hourly Rate

$37.50/hr

Monthly Pay

$6,500

Mortgage Banker Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Mortgage Banker salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Mortgage Banker Salary

$98,000

$8,167/month · $3,769/biweekly · $47.12/hr

Mortgage Banker Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Mortgage Banker field.

25th Percentile$58,200
$58K
Median (50th)$78,000
$78K
75th Percentile$101,500
$102K
90th Percentile$150,000
$150K
Top Earners$175,000
$175K

Entry-level Mortgage Bankers earn around $45,000, while the top 10% earn $150,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Mortgage Bankers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$92,000+$14,000
New York$90,000+$12,000
Texas$76,000$-2,000
Florida$76,000$-2,000
Arizona$76,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Mortgage Bankers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$92,000+$14,000
Los Angeles$87,000+$9,000
Miami$80,000+$2,000
Houston$77,000$-1,000
Phoenix$76,000$-2,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Loan OriginationUnderwritingComplianceCustomer RelationsSales

Certifications

NMLS LicenseState License

Mortgage Banker Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Mortgage Banker from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$45,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$85,000

3-7 years

Senior

$125,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$175,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

Mortgage Banker Salary FAQ

Explore More Job Salaries

Compare salary data for hundreds of jobs across all industries. Find out what you should be earning.