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Underwriter salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 52 open job postings for Underwriter roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Underwriter postings in California

  1. Underwriter - Multi Line and PackageGolden Bear Insurance Company · Stockton, CA · $85K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  2. Underwriter, Primary Casualty Large Commercial, USRMAXA XL · San Francisco, CA · $102K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  3. Associate Underwriter, WestArch Insurance Group · Los Angeles, CA · $70K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  4. Associate Underwriter, WestArchgroup · Los Angeles, CA · $70K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  5. Underwriter I - CRE Analyst Development Program (Santa Monica, CA)First Citizens Bank · Santa Monica, CA · $36.06–$43.27/hr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Underwriter pay in other places

  1. United States$110K median, $82.5K–$133K typical, 630 postingsUnited States: middle half $82.5K–$133K, median $110K
  2. New York$102K median, $77.5K–$138K typical, 102 postingsNew York: middle half $77.5K–$138K, median $102K
  3. New York City, NY$110K median, $82.5K–$139K typical, 91 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $82.5K–$139K, median $110K
  4. CanadaCA$76.9K median, CA$67K–CA$83.1K typical, 73 postings
  5. Illinois$125K median, $101K–$137K typical, 63 postingsIllinois: middle half $101K–$137K, median $125K
  6. Chicago, IL$128K median, $105K–$138K typical, 55 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $105K–$138K, median $128K
  7. Georgia$129K median, $112K–$159K typical, 27 postingsGeorgia: middle half $112K–$159K, median $129K
  8. Ontario, CanadaCA$83.1K median, CA$80K–CA$105K typical, 24 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Underwriter make in California?

The median posted base pay for Underwriter jobs in California is $109K a year, from 52 job postings with pay at 36 companies.

What is the typical Underwriter pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $82.5K–$133K. The top 10% list $148K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Underwriter jobs?

The median here is $109K, against $108K across all 732 postings for the role.

How many Underwriter jobs in California list pay?

52 open postings at 36 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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