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Loan Officer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$45.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,874/year ($5,990/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Loan Officers (5th of 51), with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 3,230 Loan Officer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $94,520 a year — though pay ranges from $39,430 for newcomers to $165,370 at the top.
Loan Officer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,230 Loan Officer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-2072, “Loan Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Loan Officer salary of $94,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,874 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $94,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,231 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,450 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,874 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,990 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Loan Officer make in Colorado?
- The median Loan Officer salary in Colorado is $94,520 per year ($45.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,730 and $125,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Loan Officer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $94,520, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $71,874 per year ($5,990 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Loan Officer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,230 Loan Officer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.