Salary for Underwriter Jobs
Updated: 2 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $27K | $54K | $81K |
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| Salary | $35,241 - $76,402 |
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| Bonus | $508 - $10,715 |
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| Profit Sharing | $518 - $7,000 |
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| Commission | $0.00 - $29,361 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $34,244 - $80,652 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 2,172 |
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Companies and Industries for
Underwriter
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| The Travelers Companies, Inc. | $48,906 - $86,046 |
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| J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC) | $30,492 - $90,000 |
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| Liberty Mutual Insurance Group | $20,729 - $71,749 |
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| Bank of America Corp. (BOFA) | $44,544 - $98,633 |
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| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $40,026 - $79,416 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Insurance | $35,186 - $78,643 |
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| Commercial Insurance | $36,802 - $83,136 |
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| Mortgage Lending / Loans / Credit Products | $34,312 - $80,312 |
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| Banking | $34,349 - $74,923 |
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| Health Insurance | $36,068 - $78,598 |
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Key Statistics for
Underwriter
Jobs
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Female
50%
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Male
50%
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| Salary: | $41,309 - $60,746 | |
$42,279 - $63,910
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| Bachelor's Degree | $35,993 - $77,052 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Finance | $33,775 - $81,436 |
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $39,698 - $88,769 |
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| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance | $37,176 - $70,872 |
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| Associate's Degree | $30,263 - $67,032 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
90% |
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Dental:
80% |
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Vision:
62% |
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None:
8% |
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Career Path for
Underwriter
Jobs
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Salary Range
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Salary Range
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Salary Map for
Underwriter
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Underwriter Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Underwriter Jobs
Richardson, Texas (TX)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,976 - $77,500
#1 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$48,223 - $96,609
#2 Highest Paying Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$44,250 - $88,000
#3 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$43,767 - $98,142
#4 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$44,598 - $86,127
#5 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,344 - $110,966
#6 Highest Paying Location
Schaumburg, Illinois (IL)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$50,000 - $70,000
#7 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Maine (ME)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$44,000 - $70,000
#8 Highest Paying Location
Simsbury, Connecticut (CT)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,494 - $68,249
#9 Highest Paying Location
Little Rock, Arkansas (AR)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$36,397 - $68,000
#10 Highest Paying Location
Woodland Hills, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$49,579 - $66,061
#11 Highest Paying Location
Walnut Creek, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$46,000 - $60,776
#12 Highest Paying Location
Madison, Wisconsin (WI)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$24,328 - $133,154
#13 Highest Paying Location
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$30,913 - $116,350
#14 Highest Paying Location
Hartford, Connecticut (CT)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$41,433 - $91,578
#15 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$41,142 - $87,978
#16 Highest Paying Location
Cleveland, Ohio (OH)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$30,000 - $75,076
#17 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,882 - $96,082
#18 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$37,277 - $112,552
#19 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$37,038 - $90,604
#20 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,344 - $110,966
#1 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$41,142 - $87,978
#2 Most Popular Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$38,692 - $78,957
#3 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$37,038 - $90,604
#4 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$48,223 - $96,609
#5 Most Popular Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$40,882 - $96,082
#6 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Underwriter
Salary Range:
$43,767 - $98,142
#7 Most Popular Location
Underwriter
Job Description
Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decision-making.
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
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