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Underwriter salaries in Chicago, IL

Pay ranges employers published in 55 open job postings for Underwriter roles in Chicago, IL, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Underwriter postings in Chicago, IL

  1. Senior Underwriter, AIGRMAIG PC Global Services · Chicago, IL · $105K–$128K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Underwriter, AIGRMAIG PC Global Services · Chicago, IL · $105K–$128K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Underwriter, PropertyLaya healthcare · Chicago, IL · $108K–$209K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Underwriter, AIGRMNational Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. · Chicago, IL · $105K–$128K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Underwriter, Private Company D&OBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · Chicago, IL · $120K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 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. California$109K median, $82.5K–$133K typical, 52 postingsCalifornia: middle half $82.5K–$133K, median $109K
  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 Chicago, IL?

The median posted base pay for Underwriter jobs in Chicago, IL is $128K a year, from 55 job postings with pay at 37 companies.

What is the typical Underwriter pay range in Chicago, IL?

The middle half of postings list $105K–$138K. The top 10% list $159K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $82.5K or less.

How does Chicago, IL pay compare with all Underwriter jobs?

The median here is $128K, against $108K across all 732 postings for the role.

How many Underwriter jobs in Chicago, IL list pay?

55 open postings at 37 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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