How much does a loan specialist make?

Loan specialist is a common job title for mortgage loan officers, according to job postings data (Lightcast). Pay for this title falls under the Bureau of Labor Statistics loan officers occupation, with a median annual wage of $76,690 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,430, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $153,180.

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