What are the main factors that influence a Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary?

A Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary grows with experience: an Underwriting Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $123,930, an Underwriting Operations Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $163,011, an Underwriting Operations Director (5+ years)earns $196,710, a Top Group Underwriting Executive (5+ years)earns $262,054, a Senior Vice President of Underwriting (5+ years)earns $345,632,

What are the highest paying states for a Top Group Underwriting Executive?

Top Group Underwriting Executive salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Top Group Underwriting Executive roles are District of Columbia $290,200, California $289,100, Massachusetts $285,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Top Group Underwriting Executive roles make?

Salaries for Top Group Underwriting Executive level roles vary by specialization: Top Financial Executive: $438,990; Top Technology Executive: $309,880; Chief Group Underwriting Executive: $269,096; Property Casualty Underwriting Executive: $262,990; VP of Underwriting: $262,054.

How do different companies affect a Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Top Group Underwriting Executive roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Top Group Underwriting Executive make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Top Group Underwriting Executive in the United States is $262,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $126.

However, a Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $296,679
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $234,200 to $280,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $208,799

10% $208,799

50% (Median) $262,100

90% $296,679

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$280,200	$23,350	$5,388	$135
Average	$262,100	$21,842	$5,040	$126
25th Percentile	$234,200	$19,517	$4,504	$113

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Key Factors That Influence Top Group Underwriting Executive Salaries

A Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Top Group Underwriting Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Top Group Underwriting Executive's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Underwriting Operations Manager (5+ years): $123,930
Underwriting Operations Senior Manager (5+ years): $163,011
Underwriting Operations Director (5+ years): $196,710
Top Group Underwriting Executive (5+ years): $262,054
Senior Vice President of Underwriting (5+ years): $345,632

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Underwriting Operations Manager	5+ years	$123,930
Underwriting Operations Senior Manager	5+ years	$163,011
Underwriting Operations Director	5+ years	$196,710
Top Group Underwriting Executive	5+ years	$262,054
Senior Vice President of Underwriting	5+ years	$345,632

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How Do Top Group Underwriting Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Top Group Underwriting Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $290,200.
California: $289,100.
Massachusetts: $285,200.

District of Columbia $290,200

California $289,100

Massachusetts $285,200

Washington $284,200

New Jersey $284,100

Alaska $283,700

Connecticut $280,100

New York $278,600

Hawaii $273,900

Rhode Island $271,700

Maryland $270,300

Minnesota $268,200

Colorado $267,400

Illinois $267,200

Oregon $266,200

Delaware $265,400

New Hampshire $265,000

Virginia $263,900

Pennsylvania $260,900

Nevada $259,400

North Dakota $258,900

Michigan $258,100

Wisconsin $257,800

Vermont $257,300

Texas $255,700

Maine $255,600

Arizona $255,400

Ohio $255,200

Georgia $252,800

Indiana $251,600

Wyoming $251,400

Utah $251,000

Iowa $250,800

Kansas $249,600

Louisiana $249,200

North Carolina $249,100

Missouri $249,000

Florida $248,000

Montana $247,500

Nebraska $246,900

Kentucky $246,600

South Carolina $245,600

Tennessee $244,900

Idaho $244,700

New Mexico $242,800

Oklahoma $242,300

Alabama $240,800

South Dakota $238,200

Arkansas $236,800

West Virginia $236,000

Mississippi $233,700

Top Paying Cities for Top Group Underwriting Executives

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $330,600
San Francisco: $327,000
Oakland: $320,100

San Jose, CA $330,600

San Francisco, CA $327,000

Oakland, CA $320,100

New York, NY $301,800

Paramus, NJ $298,100

Queens Village, NY $298,100

Passaic, NJ $297,800

Bergenfield, NJ $297,800

Stamford, CT $297,200

Huntington, NY $297,100

Newark, NJ $295,200

Bridgeport, CT $294,600

Vallejo, CA $294,100

New Brunswick, NJ $294,000

Petaluma, CA $293,900

Middlesex, NJ $293,400

Somerset, NJ $293,200

Santa Cruz, CA $292,800

Boston, MA $291,200

Monterey, CA $290,300

Seattle, WA $289,700

Santa Rosa, CA $289,700

Los Angeles, CA $289,600

Juneau, AK $288,900

Washington, DC $288,600

Orange, CA $287,700

Santa Ana, CA $287,000

Long Beach, CA $286,700

Anaheim, CA $286,700

Anchorage, AK $286,600

Santa Maria, CA $285,800

Everett, WA $285,700

Danbury, CT $284,800

Bremerton, WA $284,400

Tacoma, WA $283,500

New Suffolk, NY $283,500

Sacramento, CA $283,400

Santa Barbara, CA $283,100

Trenton, NJ $282,800

San Diego, CA $282,800

Brockton, MA $282,500

Fairbanks, AK $281,900

Lompoc, CA $281,200

Lowell, MA $281,000

Ventura, CA $281,000

Nashua, NH $280,900

Stockton, CA $280,900

Modesto, CA $279,000

Poughkeepsie, NY $278,400

Kennewick, WA $277,900

Olympia, WA $277,900

New Haven, CT $277,800

Lawrence, MA $276,900

Hartford, CT $276,600

Riverside, CA $276,500

New Bedford, MA $276,300

Richland, WA $276,300

Bakersfield, CA $275,900

Atlantic City, NJ $275,800

San Bernardino, CA $275,800

New Britain, CT $275,800

New London, CT $275,700

Norwich, CT $275,600

Portsmouth, NH $275,500

Boulder, CO $275,000

Portland, OR $274,600

Worcester, MA $274,600

Minneapolis, MN $273,800

Philadelphia, PA $273,400

Honolulu, HI $272,600

Saint Paul, MN $272,400

Vineland, NJ $272,400

Providence, RI $271,600

Chicago, IL $270,900

Bellingham, WA $270,500

Baltimore, MD $270,300

Springfield, MA $270,300

Chico, CA $269,600

Pittsfield, MA $268,900

Manchester, NH $268,400

Spokane, WA $267,200

Denver, CO $267,200

Albany, NY $266,000

Troy, NY $265,900

Nassau, NY $265,600

Schenectady, NY $265,300

Wilmington, DE $265,100

Burlington, VT $264,800

Salem, OR $264,600

Portland, ME $263,800

Yakima, WA $263,600

Rochester, MN $262,800

Reno, NV $262,600

Fresno, CA $262,600

Milwaukee, WI $262,400

Ann Arbor, MI $262,100

Allentown, PA $262,100

Detroit, MI $262,100

Colorado Springs, CO $261,600

Syracuse, NY $261,500

Carson City, NV $261,500

Houston, TX $261,100

Eugene, OR $261,000

Gary, IN $260,700

Springfield, OR $260,500

Bismarck, ND $260,400

Galveston, TX $260,200

Medford, OR $259,800

Fort Collins, CO $259,700

Concord, NH $259,600

Austin, TX $259,500

Mesa, AZ $259,000

Reading, PA $258,900

Phoenix, AZ $258,900

Dallas, TX $258,800

Saint Cloud, MN $258,600

Madison, WI $258,200

Utica, NY $257,500

Rochester, NY $257,100

Des Moines, IA $257,100

Raleigh, NC $257,000

Atlanta, GA $256,700

Battle Creek, MI $256,600

Salt Lake City, UT $256,500

Lancaster, PA $256,100

Harrisburg, PA $255,700

Kansas City, MO $255,500

Kansas City, KS $255,400

Champaign, IL $255,400

Fort Worth, TX $255,400

Columbus, OH $255,400

Boca Raton, FL $255,300

Pittsburgh, PA $255,200

Richmond, VA $255,100

Indianapolis, IN $255,000

Cleveland, OH $255,000

Cincinnati, OH $254,700

Las Vegas, NV $254,700

Petersburg, VA $254,300

Huntsville, AL $253,900

Lansing, MI $253,700

Lebanon, PA $253,700

Pueblo, CO $253,700

Appleton, WI $253,600

Buffalo, NY $253,500

Racine, WI $253,400

Dayton, OH $253,400

Charlotte, NC $253,300

Saint Louis, MO $253,200

York, PA $253,100

Elkhart, IN $253,100

Gastonia, NC $253,000

Billings, MT $253,000

Beaumont, TX $252,900

Lorain, OH $252,900

Benton Harbor, MI $252,800

Toledo, OH $252,700

Rock Hill, SC $252,600

Binghamton, NY $252,600

Rockford, IL $252,500

Springfield, IL $252,400

Elyria, OH $252,300

Fargo, ND $252,300

Flagstaff, AZ $252,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $252,000

Duluth, MN $251,800

Miami, FL $251,800

Cheyenne, WY $251,600

Grand Forks, ND $251,600

Bangor, ME $251,100

Cedar Rapids, IA $250,800

Durham, NC $250,700

Louisville, KY $250,700

Grand Rapids, MI $250,600

Hialeah, FL $250,600

Casper, WY $250,200

Scranton, PA $249,900

Virginia Beach, VA $249,800

New Orleans, LA $249,800

Akron, OH $249,700

Peoria, IL $249,300

Sarasota, FL $249,300

Nashville, TN $249,100

Omaha, NE $249,100

Green Bay, WI $249,100

Baton Rouge, LA $248,900

Charleston, SC $248,900

Jamestown, NY $248,800

Davenport, IA $248,800

Tucson, AZ $248,600

Saint Petersburg, FL $248,500

Tampa, FL $248,400

Evansville, IN $248,300

Port Arthur, TX $248,300

Bradenton, FL $248,200

Santa Fe, NM $247,700

Orlando, FL $247,200

Clearwater, FL $247,100

La Crosse, WI $246,600

Canton, OH $246,600

Albuquerque, NM $246,400

Newport News, VA $246,400

High Point, NC $246,300

Ogden, UT $246,200

Corpus Christi, TX $246,000

Norfolk, VA $245,900

Laramie, WY $245,900

Rock Island, IL $245,700

Saginaw, MI $245,600

Jacksonville, FL $245,600

Salisbury, NC $245,600

Boise, ID $245,500

Moline, IL $245,400

Fort Myers, FL $245,300

Memphis, TN $245,300

Tulsa, OK $245,100

Waterloo, IA $245,000

Spartanburg, SC $244,700

Lincoln, NE $244,600

Fort Wayne, IN $244,500

Provo, UT $244,500

Cedar Falls, IA $244,200

San Antonio, TX $244,100

Greensboro, NC $244,000

South Bend, IN $243,900

Savannah, GA $243,700

Muskegon, MI $243,600

Birmingham, AL $243,500

Winston Salem, NC $243,400

Lake Charles, LA $242,800

Anderson, IN $242,700

Lexington, KY $242,600

Augusta, GA $242,600

Greenville, SC $242,600

Lima, OH $242,300

Wichita, KS $242,300

Tuscaloosa, AL $242,300

Columbia, SC $242,100

Springfield, OH $242,000

Asheville, NC $241,600

Bloomington, IN $241,400

Knoxville, TN $240,500

Shreveport, LA $240,500

Wilmington, NC $240,100

Roanoke, VA $240,100

Topeka, KS $239,600

Frankfort, KY $239,600

Oklahoma City, OK $239,400

Chillicothe, OH $239,300

Longview, TX $239,300

Melbourne, FL $239,300

Sioux Falls, SD $238,900

Mobile, AL $238,800

Terre Haute, IN $238,700

Altoona, PA $238,600

Amarillo, TX $238,400

Killeen, TX $238,300

Fayetteville, AR $238,100

Chattanooga, TN $238,000

Sioux City, IA $237,800

Idaho Falls, ID $237,700

Lynchburg, VA $237,500

Gainesville, FL $237,200

Portsmouth, OH $237,100

Little Rock, AR $237,000

Lafayette, LA $236,900

Youngstown, OH $236,900

Temple, TX $236,700

Pensacola, FL $236,700

Daytona Beach, FL $236,700

Clarksville, TN $236,700

Hopkinsville, KY $235,900

Erie, PA $235,800

Florence, SC $235,700

Charleston, WV $235,300

Great Falls, MT $235,200

Tallahassee, FL $234,800

Macon, GA $234,800

Fayetteville, NC $234,700

Waco, TX $234,700

Helena, MT $234,500

Pine Bluff, AR $234,400

Vincennes, IN $234,100

Lubbock, TX $234,000

Alamogordo, NM $233,800

Twin Falls, ID $233,600

Rapid City, SD $233,500

Jackson, MS $233,000

Huntington, WV $233,000

Greenville, MS $233,000

Parkersburg, WV $232,700

Montgomery, AL $232,700

Wichita Falls, TX $232,400

Springfield, MO $232,400

Biloxi, MS $232,300

Monroe, LA $232,000

Johnstown, PA $231,900

Sumter, SC $231,800

Columbus, GA $231,700

Pascagoula, MS $231,200

Abilene, TX $231,200

Kingsport, TN $230,600

Albany, GA $230,600

Gulfport, MS $230,500

Alexandria, LA $229,600

Fort Smith, AR $229,000

El Paso, TX $228,200

Las Cruces, NM $227,100

Harlingen, TX $226,400

Pocatello, ID $226,400

Florence, AL $226,000

Brownsville, TX $226,000

Mcallen, TX $225,400

Dothan, AL $225,000

Columbus, MS $223,500

Altus, OK $222,300

Lawton, OK $221,800

Pierre, SD $220,800

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Top Group Underwriting Executive salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $283,334. While startup companies pay approximate $240,185.

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$240,185
Growth Stage	51~500	$253,932
Established	501~5000	$273,629
Enterprise	5000+	$283,334

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Top Group Underwriting Executive roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Top Group Underwriting Executive positions in Retail & Wholesale or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Top Group Underwriting Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Top Group Underwriting Executive

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$366,940	$176.0	40%
Healthcare	$314,520	$151.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$288,310	$139.0	10%

How Education impacts a Top Group Underwriting Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Top Group Underwriting Executives enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Top Group Underwriting Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $244,693 and $265,752).

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salaries by Degree Level

$272,400
$268,400
$264,500
$260,500
$256,600
$252,600
$248,700
$244,700

Typical Education for Top Group Underwriting Executive
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	100.0%
High School	0.0%
Associates	0.0%
Bachelors	100.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Top Group Underwriting Executive's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$234,200

Average $262,100/year

$280,200

$19,517

Average $21,842/month

$23,350

$4,504

Average $5,040/week

$5,388

$113

Average $126/hour

$135

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$280,200	$23,350	$5,388	$135
Average	$262,100	$21,842	$5,040	$126
25th Percentile	$234,200	$19,517	$4,504	$113

Top Group Underwriting Executive Salary Growth & Career Path

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Senior Vice President of Underwriting

For a Top Group Underwriting Executive, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Vice President of Underwriting role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $345,640 - a projected growth of 32% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Top Group Underwriting Executive

Salaries for a Top Group Underwriting Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $216,708 in 2023 to around $209,699 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Top Group Underwriting Executive salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Top Group Underwriting Executive

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Common company salaries for Top Group Underwriting Executive

Here are companies hiring for Top Group Underwriting Executive and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Top Group Underwriting Executive

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Top Group Underwriting Executive?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Top Group Underwriting Executive roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

2. How much does a deputy chief underwriter make?

A deputy chief underwriter typically earns between $226,000 and $306,900, with a median salary of approximately $262,400. This reflects the competitive compensation for top group underwriting executives in the industry.

3. How much does a senior underwriter earn in USA?

Senior Underwriter Salary in the United States As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Underwriter is between $226,000 and $306,900. The typical salary range is from $226,000 to $306,900, with a midpoint of $262,400, reflecting the competitive compensation for this role in the industry.

4. What is the average salary of an underwriter in the US?

The average salary for a Top Group Underwriting Executive in the US ranges from $226,000 to $306,900, with a mid-salary of $262,400. This reflects a significant increase compared to the general underwriter salary, which averages around $78,878 annually.

5. What state pays underwriters the most?

The best state for underwriting jobs is New York, where top group underwriting executives can earn between $226,000 and $306,900, with a mid-salary of $262,400. In contrast, Arkansas offers significantly lower compensation, with the median pay for underwriters around $46,189.

6. How much does an executive underwriter at Chubb make?

The salary for a Top Group Underwriting Executive typically ranges from $226,000 to $306,900, with a midpoint of $262,400. This is significantly higher than the recent salaries reported for Executive Underwriters at Chubb, which range from $157,000 to $189,000, depending on experience and location.

7. How much does a Lloyd's broker earn?

The estimated total pay range for a Top Group Underwriting Executive is between £226K and £306.9K per year, which includes base salary and additional compensation. The average base salary for this role is approximately £262.4K per year.

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