Which type of loan officer makes the most money?

Pay varies more by employer than by loan type. Among the largest industries employing loan officers, automobile dealers paid the highest median annual wage, $106,000 in May 2025, compared with $79,570 in management of companies and $76,070 in credit intermediation, the industry that includes most banks, mortgage companies, and brokerages.

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