Commercial Loan Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Commercial Loan Administrator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Commercial Loan Administrator in the United States is $85,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,992
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,653 to $92,272
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,153
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Commercial Loan Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,272 $7,689 $1,774 $44
Average $85,990 $7,166 $1,654 $41
25th Percentile $76,653 $6,388 $1,474 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Commercial Loan Administrator Salaries

A Commercial Loan Administrator'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 Commercial Loan Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Commercial Loan Administrator'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): $77,021
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,528
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,972
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,445
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,791
Levels Salary
Commercia... Level Commercial Loan Administrator$77,021
Commercia... Level Commercial Loan Administrator$85,528
Commercia... Level Commercial Loan Administrator$120,972
Commercia... Level Commercial Loan Administrator$142,445
Commercia... Level Commercial Loan Administrator$155,791
$77,021 0 yr
$85,528 < 2 yrs
$120,972 2-4 yrs
$142,445 5-8 yrs
$155,791 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Commercial Loan Administrators

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: $108,459
  • San Francisco: $107,271
  • Oakland: $105,010

What Skills Can Increase a Commercial Loan Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.89% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Credit Administration (Mentioned in 4.44% Job Postings): Credit Administration is the oversight of all activities related to a bank's credit process ensuring the bank's largest balance sheet asset,the loan portfolio, maintains its value.
  • Anti Money Laundering (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to the activities financial institutions perform to achieve compliance with legal requirements to actively monitor for and report suspicious activities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.89%
Credit Administration 4.44%
Anti Money Laundering 2.22%
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 Commercial Loan Administrator's salary.
  • Commercial Loan Review: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Credit Risk: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commercial Loan Review
$103,187
20%
Credit Risk
$96,308
12%
Accounting
$92,009
7%
Communicates Effectively
$91,149
6%
Portfolio Management
$91,149
6%
Analysis
$88,569
3%
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How Education impacts a Commercial Loan Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Commercial Loan Administrators enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Commercial Loan Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $83,435 and $91,422).

Commercial Loan Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Commercial Loan Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 61.1%
Associates 5.6%
Bachelors 61.1%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Commercial Loan Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Commercial Loan Administrator'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Commercial Loan Administrator

Salaries for a Commercial Loan Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $94,321 in 2023 to around $92,661 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Commercial Loan Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Commercial Loan Administrator Over Time

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2023
$94,321
2024
$93,855
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2024 $93,855
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