Rocket Companies Sees Median Employee Pay Jump 13% to $112,820
Rocket Companies' median US employee compensation rose 13% to $112,820 in 2025, compared to United Wholesale Mortgage's median of $42,668, down from $43,349 in 2024. Legacy Rocket headcount was about 13,000 while acquisitions boosted total workforce to 23,500.
1. Median Employee Compensation Rise
Rocket Companies reported median US employee compensation of $112,820 last year, a 13% increase from the prior year, reflecting higher salaries and benefit valuations for rank-and-file staff.
2. UWM Compensation Contrast
United Wholesale Mortgage’s median employee compensation fell to $42,668 from $43,349 year-over-year, highlighting a significant pay gap with its competitor.
3. Workforce Expansion Through Acquisitions
Rocket Companies’ total headcount grew to 23,500 after its acquisitions of Redfin and Mr. Cooper, while its legacy operations employed about 13,000 staff at year-end.
4. Executive Pay Highlights
Rocket’s CEO Varun Krishna received $52.9 million in total compensation, mostly in stock awards, and United Wholesale Mortgage’s CEO Mat Ishbia remained its top-paid manager among 9,100 employees.