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Mortgage underwriter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Mortgage Underwriter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$78,991
Average $78,991
Low $53,818
High $115,939

The average salary for a mortgage underwriter is $78,991 per year in the United States. 328 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Mortgage Underwriter job openings in United States

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Mortgage Underwriter
Workers Federal Credit Union
Littleton, MA
$72,072.62 - $91,982.56 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Mortgage Underwriter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City National Bank
 
$182,320per year
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City National Bank
 
$182,320per year
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Optimum First Mortgage
 
$170,000per year
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WSECU
 
$154,849per year
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Triad Financial Services
 
$135,000per year
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Land Home Financial Services
 
$125,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Mortgage Underwriters near United States

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $132,491 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $82,146 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $80,847 per year
  4. Louisville, KY
    $79,382 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $78,389 per year

Where can a Mortgage Underwriter earn more?

Compare salaries for Mortgage Underwriters in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Mortgage Underwriter get paid in United States?

Junior Mortgage Underwriter

Job openings
Average $64,818 per year

Senior Mortgage Underwriter

Job openings
Average $91,934 per year