As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lending Officer in the US is $51,758, equivalent to $25 per hour, $995 weekly, or $4,313 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Commercial Lending Officer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Commercial Lending Officer in the US vary widely, spanning from $39,291 to $66,646. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,232) and 75th percentile ($59,551), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,646 per year. This $14,319 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Satisfaction, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Commercial Lending Officer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commercial Lending Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Lending Officer Salary $39,291 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lending Officer Salary $45,232 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lending Officer Salary $51,758 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lending Officer Salary $59,551 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lending Officer Salary $66,646 US January 01, 2026
25% $45,232 10% $39,291 90% $66,646 75% $59,551 $51,758 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Commercial Lending Officer ?

Loan Officers, also referred to as "Mortgage Loan Originators," are people who work for banks and other financial institutions with the main objective to recommend individual and business loan applications for approval and participate in the front end of the mortgage origination process. Loan officers specialize in commercial, consumer and mortgage loans. Although they are employed by financial institutions, they can be seen as intermediaries between lending institutions and borrowers. They solicit loans, represent creditors to borrowers, and represent borrowers to creditors....

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  1. This Job:

    Commercial Lending Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Lending Officer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Lending Officer in the United States. The base salary for Commercial Lending Officer ranges from $45,232 to $59,551 with the average base salary of $51,758. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,889 to $64,085 with the average total cash compensation of $56,496.

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