Underwriter salary in United States
How much does an Underwriter make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a underwriter is $102,421 per year in the United States. 2.2k salaries reported, updated at May 16, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
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Top companies for Underwriters in United States
Highest paying cities for Underwriters in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Underwriters
Risk Managementearn +60.05% more
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 24.06% since 2018. Underwriters with this skill earn +60.05% more than the average base salary, which is $102,421 per year.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 355 | increase by 355 |
| 2013 | 1083 | increase by 205.07% |
| 2014 | 1380 | increase by 27.42% |
| 2015 | 487 | decrease by 64.71% |
| 2016 | 731 | increase by 50.10% |
| 2017 | 726 | decrease by 0.68% |
| 2018 | 453 | decrease by 37.60% |
| 2019 | 562 | increase by 24.06% |
Top companies hiring Underwriters with the recommended skill
Most common benefits for Underwriters
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Salary satisfaction
Based on 3,404 ratings60% of Underwriters in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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