As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Health Underwriting Director in the United States is $163,421. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $139,873 to a high of $181,897, with most professionals earning between $151,095 and $173,092.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $173,092 | $14,424 | $3,329 | $83 |
| Average | $163,421 | $13,618 | $3,143 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $151,095 | $12,591 | $2,906 | $73 |
An entry-level Health Underwriting Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $155,878. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $156,982. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $158,454. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $160,661, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $163,421.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Health Underwriting Director | $155,878 |
| Intermediate Level Health Underwriting Director | $156,982 |
| Senior Level Health Underwriting Director | $158,454 |
| Specialist Level Health Underwriting Director | $160,661 |
| Expert Level Health Underwriting Director | $163,421 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Health Underwriting Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $164,396 in 2023 to approximately $162,752 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Health Underwriting Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $163,421 | 74.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,502 | 5.7% | ||
| 401K/403B | $7,681 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,307 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 2.8% | ||
| Pension | $8,988 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $20,113 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $220,068 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 75.0% |
| Masters | 25.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Health Underwriting Director is $163,421. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Health Underwriting Director is $79; the average weekly pay of Health Underwriting Director is $3,143; the average monthly pay of Health Underwriting Director is $13,618.
A Health Underwriting Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Health Underwriting Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Health Underwriting Director is $206,123.
The highest pay for Health Underwriting Director is $181,897.
The lowest pay for Health Underwriting Director is $139,873.
Directs and oversees the health insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups for medical and/or dental insurance. Responsible for ensuring integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Manages staff of underwriters at the organization. Provides assistance to underwriters on more complex applications. Has a strong knowledge of the underwriting discipline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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