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Mortgage Loan Officer Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$129,154/ year

Median Mortgage Loan Officer in Honolulu, HI

$67,347
10th
$82,130
25th
$129,154
Median
$191,000
75th
$233,020
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$129,154
Total compensation (est.)
$148,527
Bonus range
$2,150 – $12,000
Mean salary
$136,903

How This Compares

Honolulu, HI median
$129,154
Hawaii median
$68,972+87.3%
National median
$67,620+91.0%

Cost of living in Honolulu is 91% above the national average. Salary of $129,154 here is equivalent to $67,620 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$92,991-28.0%
3-5 years
$117,530-9.0%
6-10 years
$144,652+12.0%
10+ years
$178,233+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$113,656-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$129,154
Enterprise (5,000+)
$152,402+18.0%

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Related Jobs in Honolulu

Financial Analyst$189,109/yr
Accountant$152,571/yr
CPA$152,571/yr
Investment Banker$189,109/yr
Financial Advisor$190,198/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$62/hr
Monthly gross$10,763/mo
25th percentile$82,130/yr
75th percentile$191,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Hawaii Unemployment

Dec 2025

2.2%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Mortgage Loan Officer salary in Honolulu?

The median Mortgage Loan Officer salary in Honolulu is $129,154 per year, with a range from $82,130 at the 25th percentile to $191,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Mortgage Loan Officer pay in Honolulu compare to the national average?

Mortgage Loan Officer salaries in Honolulu are 91% above the national median of $67,620. After adjusting for Honolulu's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $67,620 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Mortgage Loan Officer salaries in Honolulu?

In Honolulu, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Mortgage Loan Officer roles start around $67,347, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $233,020 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Honolulu a good place for Mortgage Loan Officer jobs?

Honolulu offers a Mortgage Loan Officer median of $129,154, which is 91% above the US median of $67,620. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Honolulu is 91% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Mortgage Loan Officer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Mortgage Loan Officer in Honolulu is $191,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.