Salary of Underwriter in United States 2026

How much does a Underwriter earn?

$81,852 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $55,476 Average salary: $81,852 Maximum: $117,036

Minimum
$55,476 Average salary
$81,852 Maximum
$117,036

$6,821 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,623 Average salary: $6,821 Maximum: $9,753

Minimum
$4,623 Average salary
$6,821 Maximum
$9,753

$227 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $154 Average salary: $227 Maximum: $325

Minimum
$154 Average salary
$227 Maximum
$325

$43 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $29 Average salary: $43 Maximum: $61

Minimum
$29 Average salary
$43 Maximum
$61

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Underwriter in United States

Underwriter OR Underwriting Specialist

7 days ago

Chicago, IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full-time

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is seeking an Underwriter / Underwriting Specialist to join our Banking, Insurance &...
Underwriter / Senior Underwriter

5 days ago

Town of Norway, WI, United States PARETO SECURITIES AS Full-time

NorwegianHull Club is a leading mutual marine and energy insurance provider, servingmembers and clients worldwide, with...
Underwriting - Senior Underwriter

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 3 days ago

Fairfax, Virginia, United States First Heritage Mortgage Full-time

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for reviewing and rendering credit decisions on FHA, VA,Conventional, and...

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Salaries in United States {year}

All positions in Banking/loans

Position	Average salary / Annual
Underwriter	$81,852	View listings
Investment Analyst	$79,056	View listings
Mortgage Loan Officer	$75,000	View listings
Analyst	$70,068	View listings
Loan Officer	$68,328	View listings
Credit Analyst	$58,716	View listings
Underwriter Trainee	$50,004	View listings
Loan Processor	$47,496	View listings
Loan Consultant	$42,984	View listings
Escrow Assistant	$40,956	View listings

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FAQ - Underwriter

The average salary for Underwriter is USD81,852 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Underwriter in United States.

The lowest salary of Underwriter per year in United States is USD55,476

The highest salary for Underwriter per year in United States is USD117,036

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.