Lending Associate

Lending Associate Salary

$19.5K

$35.5K

$65.5K

$39,549

/year

$19.01

/hour

Lending Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,549

Columbus

Ohio

$38,200

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    How much does a Lending Associate make?

    As of Aug 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lending Associate in the United States is $39,549 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.01 an hour. This is the equivalent of $760/week or $3,295/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $65,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Lending Associate salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $42,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lending Associate varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Lending Associate in your area makes on average $38,200 per year, or $1,349 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,549. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Lending Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lending Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Lending Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lending Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $11,833 (29.9%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $12,192 (30.8%) above the $39,549 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lending Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Lending Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $51,741

    $24.88

    Whitehorse, YT

    $51,412

    $24.72

    Carcross, YT

    $51,382

    $24.70

    Haines Junction, YT

    $51,206

    $24.62

    North Cowichan, BC

    $51,056

    $24.55

    Duncan, BC

    $50,859

    $24.45

    Oak Bay, BC

    $50,767

    $24.41

    Victoria, BC

    $50,552

    $24.30

    Alberton, PE

    $50,080

    $24.08

    Courtenay, BC

    $49,945

    $24.01

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lending Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Lending Associate category.

    For example Quantitative Finance jobs pay as much as $51,030 (129.0%) more than the average Lending Associate salary of $39,549. If you're qualified, finding work as a Quantitative Finance may help you make more money than that of the average Lending Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Quantitative Finance

    $90,579

    $43.55

    Due Diligence Underwriter

    $78,878

    $37.92

    Associate Marketing Analyst

    $77,589

    $37.30

    American Airlines Credit Union

    $48,239

    $23.19

    Transaction Processing Associate

    $40,568

    $19.50

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    Infographic detailing Lending Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,549 per year or $19.01 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.