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Loan servicing specialist salary

Average loan servicing specialist salary

$65,799

$31.63 hourly rate

Entry-level loan servicing specialist salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Loan Servicing Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Loan Servicing Specialist is $65,799 per year. This figure reflects the typical earnings in the industry, but various factors can influence this number significantly. Experience levels play a crucial role—entry-level specialists may earn less, while those with years of experience often see higher salaries.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Loan Servicing Specialists might start around $45,000, while those with over 10 years in the field can earn upwards of $85,000. This disparity highlights the value of gaining experience and additional certifications, which can lead to promotions and increased pay.

Regional Salary Differences

Location also impacts salary potential. States such as California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for loan servicing professionals. Conversely, regions with a lower cost of living may offer salaries closer to the national average. Understanding these regional dynamics can guide job seekers in their search for better-paying positions.

Opportunities for Advancement

Career advancement opportunities abound for Loan Servicing Specialists, especially in larger financial institutions. Many professionals transition into roles such as loan officers or financial analysts, which typically offer higher compensation packages. By enhancing skills and seeking out new challenges, specialists can significantly boost their earning potential.

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Columbus, OH$188,061
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Loan servicing specialist salaries by experience level

Loan servicing specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a loan servicing specialist typically falls between $43,917 and $65,799.
zippia
$65,799yearly
glassdoor[1]
$54,399yearly
indeed[2]
$43,993yearly
Salary.com[3]
$43,917yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$55,159yearly

Average loan servicing specialist salary by state

The average loan servicing specialist salary in Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average loan servicing specialist salary states are Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for loan servicing specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$108,609$52.22
2North Carolina$110,331$53.04
3Florida$105,918$50.92
4Alabama$107,718$51.79
5South Carolina$116,077$55.81
6Texas$105,051$50.51
7Tennessee$107,250$51.56
8Georgia$114,202$54.90
9Maryland$117,091$56.29
10Louisiana$105,142$50.55
11Rhode Island$102,130$49.10
12West Virginia$109,882$52.83
13New Jersey$107,225$51.55
14Mississippi$99,682$47.92
15Arkansas$101,247$48.68
16Ohio$86,604$41.64
17Kentucky$99,538$47.85
18New York$103,389$49.71
19Indiana$85,236$40.98
20Virginia$100,259$48.20
21Michigan$82,046$39.45
22Pennsylvania$89,143$42.86
23Arizona$73,461$35.32
24Connecticut$101,831$48.96
25Oklahoma$90,224$43.38
26Massachusetts$97,810$47.02
27Iowa$66,018$31.74
28Missouri$76,653$36.85
29Kansas$79,886$38.41
30Vermont$65,626$31.55
31District of Columbia$93,730$45.06
32New Hampshire$86,110$41.40
33Wisconsin$79,507$38.22
34Colorado$72,394$34.80
35Nevada$61,717$29.67
36Illinois$73,691$35.43
37Nebraska$62,618$30.10
38New Mexico$76,813$36.93
39Wyoming$50,682$24.37
40Utah$52,355$25.17
41Minnesota$57,288$27.54
42South Dakota$51,383$24.70
43North Dakota$44,657$21.47
44California$75,239$36.17
45Alaska$31,452$15.12
46Maine$62,724$30.16
47Hawaii$33,440$16.08
48Montana$40,459$19.45
49Oregon$42,938$20.64
50Idaho$40,676$19.56
51Washington$42,860$20.61

Highest paying cities for loan servicing specialists

The highest-paying cities for loan servicing specialists are Charleston, SC, Columbus, GA, and Chattanooga, TN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Charleston, SC$188,061$90.41
2Columbus, GA$177,260$85.22
3Chattanooga, TN$174,780$84.03
4Wilson, NC$163,640$78.67
5Birmingham, AL$157,453$75.70
6Houston, TX$151,611$72.89
7Nicholasville, KY$146,510$70.44
8Lafayette, LA$142,647$68.58
9Gulfport, MS$137,309$66.01
10New York, NY$128,210$61.64
11Boston, MA$111,578$53.64
12Columbus, OH$109,294$52.55
13Springfield, MO$98,058$47.14
14Wilkes-Barre, PA$93,490$44.95
15Springfield, IL$89,544$43.05
16El Monte, CA$82,533$39.68
17Colorado Springs, CO$81,345$39.11
18Chandler, AZ$76,791$36.92
19Des Moines, IA$69,044$33.19
20Minneapolis, MN$57,256$27.53

Loan Servicing Specialists are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Charleston, SC
  2. Columbus, GA
  3. Chattanooga, TN
  4. Birmingham, AL
  5. Houston, TX

Loan servicing specialist salary details

A loan servicing specialist's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $153,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average loan servicing specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a loan servicing specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$153,000$12,750$74
75th Percentile$102,000$8,500$49
Average$65,799$5,483$32
25th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying loan servicing specialist jobs

The highest paying types of loan servicing specialists are specialist, service specialist, and mortgage loan processor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Processor$32,098$2,675$15.4311,448
Document Processor$32,730$2,727$15.748,761
Mortgage Loan Processor$43,594$3,633$20.9616,276
Transaction Coordinator$41,792$3,483$20.0916,804
Loan Processor$38,122$3,177$18.3316,228
Closing Coordinator$39,066$3,256$18.7819,203

Top companies hiring loan servicing specialists now:

  1. Citi jobs (12)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (104)
  3. Ocwen Financial jobs (13)
  4. IBM jobs (14)
  5. Navient jobs (97)

Which companies pay loan servicing specialists the most?

Loan servicing specialist salaries at Glacier Ban and Morgan Stanley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average loan servicing specialist salary at companies like Busey and Sandy Spring Bank are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Glacier Ban$161,088$77.45
2Morgan Stanley$155,117$74.58
3Busey$145,389$69.90
4Sandy Spring Bank$139,643$67.14
5JPMorgan Chase & Co.$118,735$57.08
6Fifth Third Bank$115,121$55.35
7OpTech$112,546$54.11
8Deutsche Bank$99,747$47.96
9Farm Credit System$88,680$42.63
10First Republic Bank$88,130$42.37
11Salem Five$86,870$41.76
12Prosperity Bank$85,947$41.32
13J.P. Morgan$85,338$41.03
14Huntington National Bank$83,428$40.11
15Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank$80,308$38.61
16Cathay Bank$79,564$38.25
17Baker Boyer Bank$79,274$38.11
18United Community Bank$78,696$37.83
19Wintrust Financial$67,851$32.62
20East West Bank$63,591$30.57

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$69,000$67,800$66,600$65,400$64,200$63,000
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Loan servicing specialist salary trends

The average loan servicing specialist salary has risen by $10,418 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average loan servicing specialist earned $55,381 annually, but today, they earn $65,799 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for loan servicing specialists over the last decade.

Compare loan servicing specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average loan servicing specialist salary over time

Compare loan servicing specialist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Loan servicing specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$65,800$31.63+1.8%
2024$64,600$31.08+1.8%
2023$63,400$30.50+2.1%
2022$62,100$29.87+1.1%
2021$61,400$29.54+2.4%

Recently added loan servicing specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Lake City BankCommercial Loan Servicing Specialist (Disbursing)Warsaw, IN06/29/2025$40,070
Bank ForwardLoan Servicing SpecialistFargo, ND06/28/2025$54,262
Bank ForwardLoan Servicing SpecialistBemidji, MN06/28/2025$54,262
First American FinancialDefault Loan Servicing Specialist-ForeclosureFort Mill, SC06/27/2025$43,243
Bow and Arrow Holdings, LLCLoan Servicing SpecialistHouston, TX06/26/2025$50,000
Regions BankLoan Servicing Training SpecialistHattiesburg, MS06/25/2025$32,301
Arrow Financial CorporationLoan Services Specialist-Glens Falls or LathamGlens Falls, NY06/25/2025$39,653
Wintrust Financial CorpLoan Servicing SpecialistRosemont, IL06/20/2025$42,000
Wintrust Mortgage, a Division of BBTLoan Servicing SpecialistRosemont, IL06/20/2025$42,000
Usalliance FinancialLoan Servicing Specialist IIChelmsford, MA06/19/2025$52,676

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