What does Nelnet pay?
Median total pay is about $77,500 per year, with most roles between $70,000 and $115,000 — based on salary ranges disclosed in Nelnet's own job postings.
$77,500
Median total pay
$70,000
25th percentile
$115,000
75th percentile
7
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at Nelnet
Legal Counsel - Corporate
$125,000–$165,000
Compliance Monitoring Manager- Nelnet Bank
$100,000–$130,000
Accounting Manager - Tax Credit Services
$105,000–$125,000
Executive Account Manager
$70,000–$85,000
Real Estate Asset Management Analyst
$70,000–$80,000
Project Manager - Client Services
$60,000–$70,000
Nelnet salary FAQ
What is the median salary at Nelnet?
Based on 7 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at Nelnet is about $77,500 per year.
What is the salary range at Nelnet?
Most posted roles fall between $70,000 and $115,000, with the full range spanning $47,000 to $165,000.
Does Nelnet publish salaries?
These figures come from Nelnet's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in Nelnet's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.