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Loan Officer Salary in Iowa (2026)
$40.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,512/year ($5,376/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 12th of 51 states for Loan Officer pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,840 Loan Officer jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $83,670 a year — though pay ranges from $51,690 for newcomers to $138,150 at the top.
Loan Officer pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,840 Loan Officer jobs in Iowa (occupation code 13-2072, “Loan Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Loan Officer salary of $83,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,512 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $83,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,577 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,401 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,179 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,512 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,376 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Loan Officer make in Iowa?
- The median Loan Officer salary in Iowa is $83,670 per year ($40.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,550 and $104,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Loan Officer in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $83,670, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $64,512 per year ($5,376 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Loan Officer jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,840 Loan Officer jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.