How much does an insurance underwriter make in Seattle?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.14 an hour or $8,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.14
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,660Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $164,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,660 | $31.09 | |
| 25th | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 75th | $133,300 | $64.07 | |
| 90th | $164,800 | $79.21 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Spokane, WA | $83,630 |
| Portland, OR | $79,080 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $134,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $130,400 |
| Management Analyst | $126,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $124,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $122,200 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $119,200 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $114,500 |
| Logistician | $108,900 |
| Budget Analyst | $104,100 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.14 ($100,100 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $100,100 against $81,370 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $99,400, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for insurance underwriter pay?
11 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,800 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.