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Loan Officers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Loan Officers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,150
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.2% vs 2024
$89,350
Mean Salary
$79,150
Median Salary
$38.05
Hourly Rate
10,890 people work as Loan Officers in Illinois
Loan Officers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Loan Officers in Illinois earn a median salary of $79,150 per year ($6,595/month).
This is 3.7% above the national average of $76,354.
Illinois ranks #21 out of 51 states for Loan Officers pay.
Approximately 10,890 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Loan Officers
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Judgment and Decision Making
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Economics and Accounting
3.86
English Language
3.77
Mathematics
3.69
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(68.7% of workers)
Salaries for Loan Officers in Illinois range from $43,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $137,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,520 and $104,560.
The median annual salary for Loan Officers in Illinois is $79,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,350.
What is the salary range for a Loan Officers in Illinois?
Salaries for Loan Officers in Illinois range from $43,020 at the 10th percentile to $137,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,520 and $104,560.
What is the starting salary for a Loan Officers in Illinois?
Entry-level Loan Officers positions in Illinois typically start around $43,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Loan Officers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,890 people are employed as Loan Officers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Loan Officers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Loan Officers in Illinois is approximately $38.05 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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