How much does an insurance underwriter make in Atlanta?
$95,430a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $45.88 an hour or $7,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.88
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 5,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,460Median: $95,430Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 25th | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| Median | $95,430 | $45.88 | |
| 75th | $131,800 | $63.37 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $80.01 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Chattanooga, TN | $102,500 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $104,900 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,400 |
| Management Analyst | $101,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,800 |
| Budget Analyst | $99,880 |
| Insurance Appraiser | $97,910 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $86,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,820 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $45.88 ($95,430 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $95,430 against $81,370 nationally, 17% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $85,980, so Atlanta pays 11% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for insurance underwriter pay?
22 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.