Lending Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Lending Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lending Manager in the United States is $101,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Lending Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,951
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,204 to $124,606
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,690
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Lending Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,606 $10,384 $2,396 $60
Average $101,162 $8,430 $1,945 $49
25th Percentile $96,204 $8,017 $1,850 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Lending Manager Salaries

A Lending Manager'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 Lending Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lending Manager'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): $98,113
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,272
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,802
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,439
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,299
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lending Manager$98,113
Intermediate Level Lending Manager$98,272
Senior Level Lending Manager$98,802
Specialist Level Lending Manager$99,439
Expert Level Lending Manager$105,299
$98,113 0 yr
$98,272 < 2 yrs
$98,802 2-4 yrs
$99,439 5-8 yrs
$105,299 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Lending Managers

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: $127,596
  • San Francisco: $126,341
  • Oakland: $123,539

What Skills Can Increase a Lending Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.26% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Sales Management (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Sales management is a business discipline which is focused on the practical application of sales techniques and the management of a firm's sales operations. It is an important business function as net sales through the sale of products and services and resulting profit drive most commercial business. These are also typically the goals and performance indicators of sales management. Sales manager is the typical title of someone whose role is sales management. The role typically involves talent development .
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.26%
Regulatory Compliance 1.61%
Sales Management 1.21%
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 Lending Manager's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Process Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$115,325
14%
Process Management
$114,313
13%
Negotiating
$113,301
12%
Collaboration
$112,290
11%
Team Management
$110,267
9%
Innovation
$110,267
9%
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How Education impacts a Lending Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lending Managers 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 Lending Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $93,669 and $103,427).

Lending Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lending Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 41.5%
Associates 14.6%
Bachelors 35.4%
Masters 7.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lending Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lending Manager'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lending Manager

Salaries for a Lending Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $104,683 in 2023 to around $105,400 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lending Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lending Manager Over Time

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2023
$104,683
2024
$105,823
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$105,400
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2023 $104,683
2024 $105,823
2025 $105,400
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