What are the main factors that influence a Loan Underwriting Director's salary?

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

How does experience change A Loan Underwriting Director's salary?

A Loan Underwriting Director's salary grows with experience: a Loan Underwriter IV (7+ years)earns $105,090, a Loan Underwriting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $96,707, a Loan Underwriting Manager I (7+ years)earns $107,892, a Loan Underwriting Manager II (7+ years)earns $141,642, a Loan Underwriting Director (7+ years)earns $204,562,

What are the highest paying states for a Loan Underwriting Director?

Loan Underwriting Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Loan Underwriting Director roles are District of Columbia $223,651, California $222,803, Massachusetts $219,833. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Loan Underwriting Director roles make?

Salaries for Loan Underwriting Director level roles vary by specialization: Property Casualty Underwriting Director: $222,518; Underwriting Operations Director: $196,600; Underwriting Director: $196,546; Health Insurance Underwriting Director: $163,400; Medical/Dental Underwriting Director: $163,390.

Loan Underwriting Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Loan Underwriting Director make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Loan Underwriting Director in Delaware is $204,562 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $98.

However, a Loan Underwriting Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $250,254
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $182,357 to $228,479
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $162,140

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Loan Underwriting Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$228,479	$19,040	$4,394	$110
Average	$204,562	$17,047	$3,934	$98
25th Percentile	$182,357	$15,196	$3,507	$88

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Key Factors That Influence Loan Underwriting Director Salaries

A Loan Underwriting Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Loan Underwriting Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Loan Underwriting Director'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:

Loan Underwriter IV (7+ years): $105,090
Loan Underwriting Supervisor (7+ years): $96,707
Loan Underwriting Manager I (7+ years): $107,892
Loan Underwriting Manager II (7+ years): $141,642
Loan Underwriting Director (7+ years): $204,562

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Loan Underwriter IV	7+ years	$105,090
Loan Underwriting Supervisor	7+ years	$96,707
Loan Underwriting Manager I	7+ years	$107,892
Loan Underwriting Manager II	7+ years	$141,642
Loan Underwriting Director	7+ years	$204,562

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How Do Loan Underwriting Director 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 Loan Underwriting Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $223,651.
California: $222,803.
Massachusetts: $219,833.

District of Columbia $223,651 California $222,803 Massachusetts $219,833 Washington $219,025 New Jersey $218,945 Alaska $218,662 Connecticut $215,874 New York $214,743

Hawaii $211,127 Rhode Island $209,430 Maryland $208,279 Minnesota $206,704 Colorado $206,098 Illinois $205,896 Oregon $205,128 Delaware $204,562

New Hampshire $204,207 Virginia $203,411 Pennsylvania $201,088 Nevada $199,916 North Dakota $199,533 Michigan $198,927 Wisconsin $198,704 Vermont $198,260

Texas $197,028 Maine $196,947 Arizona $196,826 Ohio $196,684 Georgia $194,826 Indiana $193,897 Wyoming $193,715 Utah $193,432

Iowa $193,311 Kansas $192,342 Louisiana $192,059 North Carolina $191,958 Missouri $191,917 Florida $191,130 Montana $190,705 Nebraska $190,301

Kentucky $190,079 South Carolina $189,271 Tennessee $188,766 Idaho $188,564 New Mexico $187,090 Oklahoma $186,766 Alabama $185,575 South Dakota $183,575

Arkansas $182,484 West Virginia $181,898 Mississippi $180,141

Top Paying Cities for Loan Underwriting Directors

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:

Lincoln: $203,641
Little Creek: $205,132
Magnolia: $204,837

Lincoln, DE $203,641 Little Creek, DE $205,132 Magnolia, DE $204,837 Milford, DE $204,158 Marydel, DE $204,494 Millsboro, DE $202,787 Millville, DE $203,100 Milton, DE $203,451

Nassau, DE $203,599 Ocean View, DE $203,066 Rehoboth Beach, DE $203,455 Seaford, DE $203,571 Selbyville, DE $202,728 Smyrna, DE $205,273 Viola, DE $204,328 Woodside, DE $204,877

Bear, DE $204,405 Newark, DE $204,328 Claymont, DE $204,746 Delaware City, DE $204,532 Hockessin, DE $204,310 Kirkwood, DE $204,494 Middletown, DE $204,572 Montchanin, DE $204,356

New Castle, DE $204,387 Odessa, DE $204,673 Port Penn, DE $204,811 Rockland, DE $204,377 Saint Georges, DE $204,508 Townsend, DE $204,823 Winterthur, DE $204,401 Lewes, DE $203,530

Wilmington, DE $204,320 Dover, DE $205,132 Dover Afb, DE $204,051 Bethany Beach, DE $202,851 Bethel, DE $203,062 Bridgeville, DE $203,540 Camden Wyoming, DE $204,554 Cheswold, DE $205,065

Clayton, DE $205,071 Dagsboro, DE $202,710 Delmar, DE $202,385 Ellendale, DE $202,999 Felton, DE $204,142 Fenwick Island, DE $202,754 Frankford, DE $202,401 Frederica, DE $204,344

Georgetown, DE $202,633 Greenwood, DE $203,573 Harbeson, DE $202,849 Harrington, DE $203,884 Hartly, DE $204,518 Houston, DE $203,593 Kenton, DE $205,081 Laurel, DE $202,512

Yorklyn, DE $204,370

Loan Underwriting Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Loan Underwriting Director'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.

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$182,357

Average $204,562/year

$228,479

$15,196

Average $17,047/month

$19,040

$3,507

Average $3,934/week

$4,394

$88

Average $98/hour

$110

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$228,479	$19,040	$4,394	$110
Average	$204,562	$17,047	$3,934	$98
25th Percentile	$182,357	$15,196	$3,507	$88

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