How Much Does a Notary Signing Agent Make in the United States ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Notary Signing Agent Salary in the United States

As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Notary Signing Agent in the US is $40,048, equivalent to $19 per hour, $770 weekly, or $3,337 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Notary Signing Agent in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Notary Signing Agent in the US vary widely, spanning from $30,536 to $51,837. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,069) and 75th percentile ($46,219), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,837 per year. This $11,150 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Notary Signing Agent often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 1 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Notary Signing Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Notary Signing Agent Salary $30,536 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Notary Signing Agent Salary $35,069 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Notary Signing Agent Salary $40,048 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Notary Signing Agent Salary $46,219 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Notary Signing Agent Salary $51,837 US July 01, 2026
25% $35,069 10% $30,536 90% $51,837 75% $46,219 $40,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Notary Signing Agent ?

In American law, a signing agent or courtesy signer is an agent whose function is to obtain a formal signature of an appearer to a document. In common parlance, most jurisdictions require the appearer to sign before a notary public. From this, the practice of a notary public designating themselves as a signing agent has arisen. There are notaries public who specialize in the notarization of real estate transfer and loan document signings. Signing agents often have certification and training through private organizations, but is not a requirement in law, although it may be a requirement of the...

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