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Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salary in the United States

How much does a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor in the United States is $60,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,303
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,824 to $67,553
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,895
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Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $67,553 $5,629 $1,299 $32
Average $60,139 $5,012 $1,157 $29
25th Percentile $55,824 $4,652 $1,074 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries

A Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,722
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,851
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,688
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,905
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,012
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor$58,722
Intermediate Level Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor$58,851
Senior Level Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor$59,688
Specialist Level Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor$62,905
Expert Level Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor$64,012
$58,722 0 yr
$58,851 < 2 yrs
$59,688 2-4 yrs
$62,905 5-8 yrs
$64,012 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditors

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:

  • San Jose: $75,853
  • San Francisco: $75,108
  • Oakland: $73,442

What Skills Can Increase a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Loan Origination (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Loan origination is the process by which a borrower applies for a new loan, and a lender processes that application. Origination generally includes all the steps from taking a loan application up to disbursal of funds (or declining the application). For mortgages, there is a specific mortgage origination process. Loan servicing covers everything after disbursing the funds until the loan is fully paid off. Loan origination is a specialized version of new account opening for financial services organizations. Certain people and organizations specialize in loan origination. Mortgage brokers and other mortgage originator companies serve as a prominent example. There are many different types of loans. For more information on loan types, see the loan and consumer lending articles. Steps involved in originating a loan vary by loan type, various kinds of loan risk, regulator, lender policy, and other factors.
  • Mortgage Banking (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Mortgage banking generally involves loan originations as well as purchases and sales of loans through the secondary mortgage market. A bank engaged in mortgage banking may retain or sell loans it originates or purchases from affiliates, brokers, or correspondents.
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Accountability 11.11%
Loan Origination 11.11%
Mortgage Banking 11.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Loan Origination: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $64,950
8%
Loan Origination
 $64,349
7%
Regulatory Compliance
 $62,545
4%
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How Education impacts a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,441 and $60,683).

Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 30.7%
Associates 13.3%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 6.7%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor'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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$55,824
Average $60,139/year
$67,553
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Average $5,012/month
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$1,074
Average $1,157/week
$1,299
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Average $29/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,553 $5,629 $1,299 $32
Average $60,139 $5,012 $1,157 $29
25th Percentile $55,824 $4,652 $1,074 $27

Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Mortgage Quality Assurance Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $96,785 - a projected growth of 61% over your current level.

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FAQ about Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor

1. Where can a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor earn the most?

A Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor is $75,853.

2. What is the highest pay for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor?

The highest pay for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor is $74,303.

3. What is the lowest pay for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor?

The lowest pay for Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor is $51,895.

4. What are the responsibilities of Mortgage Quality Assurance Auditor?

Monitors and ensures procedures regarding mortgage loans are being met according to company guidelines and policies. Determines non-compliant operations and documents details. Provides management with reports and recommends improvements. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.

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