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How much does a Medical Underwriter make in Illinois? The average Medical Underwriter salary in Illinois is $68,590 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $61,170 and $74,050. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Medical Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $54,414 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $61,170 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $68,590 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $74,050 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $79,021 IL March 26, 2024
25% $61,170 10% $54,414 90% $79,021 75% $74,050 $68,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Medical Underwriter calculates and recommends pricing. Reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Being a Medical Underwriter may require a bachelor's degree. Performs group and/or individual underwriting. In addition, Medical Underwriter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Medical Underwriter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Medical Underwriter typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Medical Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Health Insurance Senior Underwriter

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $70,327 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $70,059 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $63,489 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $64,092 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $65,098 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $70,059 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $63,154 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $62,617 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $65,098 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $61,679 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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