What are the main factors that influence a Loan Examiner I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Loan Examiner 's salary?

A Loan Examiner 's salary grows with experience: a Loan Examiner I (0-2 years)earns $58,635, a Loan Examiner II (2-4 years)earns $77,018, a Loan Examiner III (4-7 years)earns $117,584, a Loan Examiner Manager (7+ years)earns $141,517,

What are the highest paying states for a Loan Examiner I?

Loan Examiner I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Loan Examiner I roles are District of Columbia $64,107, California $63,864, Massachusetts $63,013. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Loan Examiner roles make?

Salaries for Loan Examiner level roles vary by specialization: Loan Examiner Manager: $139,742; Senior Loan Examiner: $116,110; Loan Examiner III: $116,109; Intermediate Loan Examiner: $76,100; Loan Examiner II: $76,052.

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Loan Examiner I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Loan Examiner I make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Loan Examiner I in Delaware is $58,635 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Loan Examiner I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,504
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,261 to $62,754
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,547

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Loan Examiner I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,754	$5,229	$1,207	$30
Average	$58,635	$4,886	$1,128	$28
25th Percentile	$51,261	$4,272	$986	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Loan Examiner I Salaries

A Loan Examiner I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Loan Examiner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Loan Examiner I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Loan Examiner I (0-2 years): $58,635
Loan Examiner II (2-4 years): $77,018
Loan Examiner III (4-7 years): $117,584
Loan Examiner Manager (7+ years): $141,517

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Loan Examiner I	0-2 years	$58,635
Loan Examiner II	2-4 years	$77,018
Loan Examiner III	4-7 years	$117,584
Loan Examiner Manager	7+ years	$141,517

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How Do Loan Examiner I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Loan Examiner Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,107.
California: $63,864.
Massachusetts: $63,013.

District of Columbia $64,107 California $63,864 Massachusetts $63,013 Washington $62,781 New Jersey $62,758 Alaska $62,677 Connecticut $61,878 New York $61,553

Hawaii $60,517 Rhode Island $60,031 Maryland $59,701 Minnesota $59,249 Colorado $59,075 Illinois $59,017 Oregon $58,797 Delaware $58,635

New Hampshire $58,533 Virginia $58,305 Pennsylvania $57,639 Nevada $57,304 North Dakota $57,194 Michigan $57,020 Wisconsin $56,956 Vermont $56,829

Texas $56,476 Maine $56,453 Arizona $56,418 Ohio $56,377 Georgia $55,845 Indiana $55,578 Wyoming $55,526 Utah $55,445

Iowa $55,410 Kansas $55,132 Louisiana $55,051 North Carolina $55,022 Missouri $55,011 Florida $54,785 Montana $54,663 Nebraska $54,548

Kentucky $54,484 South Carolina $54,252 Tennessee $54,108 Idaho $54,050 New Mexico $53,627 Oklahoma $53,534 Alabama $53,193 South Dakota $52,620

Arkansas $52,307 West Virginia $52,139 Mississippi $51,635

Top Paying Cities for Loan Examiner Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $58,371
Little Creek: $58,799
Magnolia: $58,714

Lincoln, DE $58,371 Little Creek, DE $58,799 Magnolia, DE $58,714 Milford, DE $58,520 Marydel, DE $58,616 Millsboro, DE $58,126 Millville, DE $58,216 Milton, DE $58,317

Nassau, DE $58,359 Ocean View, DE $58,206 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,318 Seaford, DE $58,351 Selbyville, DE $58,110 Smyrna, DE $58,839 Viola, DE $58,568 Woodside, DE $58,726

Bear, DE $58,590 Newark, DE $58,568 Claymont, DE $58,688 Delaware City, DE $58,627 Hockessin, DE $58,563 Kirkwood, DE $58,616 Middletown, DE $58,638 Montchanin, DE $58,576

New Castle, DE $58,585 Odessa, DE $58,667 Port Penn, DE $58,707 Rockland, DE $58,582 Saint Georges, DE $58,620 Townsend, DE $58,710 Winterthur, DE $58,589 Lewes, DE $58,339

Wilmington, DE $58,566 Dover, DE $58,799 Dover Afb, DE $58,489 Bethany Beach, DE $58,145 Bethel, DE $58,205 Bridgeville, DE $58,342 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,633 Cheswold, DE $58,780

Clayton, DE $58,781 Dagsboro, DE $58,104 Delmar, DE $58,011 Ellendale, DE $58,187 Felton, DE $58,515 Fenwick Island, DE $58,117 Frankford, DE $58,016 Frederica, DE $58,573

Georgetown, DE $58,082 Greenwood, DE $58,352 Harbeson, DE $58,144 Harrington, DE $58,441 Hartly, DE $58,623 Houston, DE $58,357 Kenton, DE $58,784 Laurel, DE $58,048

Yorklyn, DE $58,580

Loan Examiner I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Loan Examiner I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $63,541. While startup companies pay approximate $53,755.

Loan Examiner I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$53,755
Growth Stage	51~500	$56,856
Established	501~5000	$61,371
Enterprise	5000+	$63,541

Loan Examiner I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Loan Examiner I roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Loan Examiner positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Loan Examiner I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Loan Examiner I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$70,362	$34.0	20%

Loan Examiner I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Loan Examiner I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$51,261

Average $58,635/year

$62,754

$4,272

Average $4,886/month

$5,229

$986

Average $1,128/week

$1,207

$25

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,754	$5,229	$1,207	$30
Average	$58,635	$4,886	$1,128	$28
25th Percentile	$51,261	$4,272	$986	$25

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For a Loan Examiner I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Loan Examiner II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $77,018 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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