What are the main factors that influence an Underwriting Supervisor - Life's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Underwriting Supervisor - Life?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Underwriting Supervisor - Life roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Underwriting Supervisor - Life's salary?

An Underwriting Supervisor - Life's salary grows with experience: an Underwriter (Life) II (2-4 years)earns $78,948, an Underwriter (Life) III (4-7 years)earns $102,634, a Underwriting Supervisor - Life (7+ years)earns $129,817, a Life Underwriting Manager (7+ years)earns $151,903, a Life Underwriting Director (7+ years)earns $180,899,

What are the highest paying states for an Underwriting Supervisor - Life?

Underwriting Supervisor - Life salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Underwriting Supervisor - Life roles are District of Columbia $129,817, California $129,325, Massachusetts $127,601. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Underwriting Supervisor - Life roles make?

Salaries for Underwriting Supervisor - Life level roles vary by specialization: Chief Life Underwriting Executive: $214,000; VP of Life Underwriting: $213,953; Vice President of Life Underwriting: $213,940; Life Underwriting Director: $163,390; Underwriting Director - Life: $163,384.

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Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Underwriting Supervisor - Life make in District of Columbia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Underwriting Supervisor - Life in District of Columbia is $129,817 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an Underwriting Supervisor - Life's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,290
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,324 to $140,010
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,591

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Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,010	$11,667	$2,692	$67
Average	$129,817	$10,818	$2,496	$62
25th Percentile	$121,324	$10,110	$2,333	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salaries

An Underwriting Supervisor - Life'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 Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Underwriting Supervisor - Life'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:

Underwriter (Life) II (2-4 years): $78,948
Underwriter (Life) III (4-7 years): $102,634
Underwriting Supervisor - Life (7+ years): $129,817
Life Underwriting Manager (7+ years): $151,903
Life Underwriting Director (7+ years): $180,899

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Underwriter (Life) II	2-4 years	$78,948
Underwriter (Life) III	4-7 years	$102,634
Underwriting Supervisor - Life	7+ years	$129,817
Life Underwriting Manager	7+ years	$151,903
Life Underwriting Director	7+ years	$180,899

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How Do Underwriting Supervisor - Life 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 Underwriting Supervisor - Lives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,817.
California: $129,325.
Massachusetts: $127,601.

District of Columbia $129,817 California $129,325 Massachusetts $127,601 Washington $127,132 New Jersey $127,085 Alaska $126,921 Connecticut $125,303 New York $124,646

Hawaii $122,548 Rhode Island $121,563 Maryland $120,894 Minnesota $119,980 Colorado $119,628 Illinois $119,511 Oregon $119,065 Delaware $118,737

New Hampshire $118,531 Virginia $118,069 Pennsylvania $116,720 Nevada $116,040 North Dakota $115,818 Michigan $115,466 Wisconsin $115,337 Vermont $115,079

Texas $114,364 Maine $114,317 Arizona $114,246 Ohio $114,164 Georgia $113,086 Indiana $112,546 Wyoming $112,441 Utah $112,277

Iowa $112,206 Kansas $111,644 Louisiana $111,479 North Carolina $111,421 Missouri $111,397 Florida $110,940 Montana $110,694 Nebraska $110,459

Kentucky $110,330 South Carolina $109,861 Tennessee $109,568 Idaho $109,451 New Mexico $108,595 Oklahoma $108,408 Alabama $107,716 South Dakota $106,555

Arkansas $105,922 West Virginia $105,582 Mississippi $104,562

Top Paying Cities for Underwriting Supervisor - Lives

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:

Parcel Return Service: $129,112
Washington: $129,113
Naval Anacost Annex: $129,108

Parcel Return Service, DC $129,112 Washington, DC $129,113 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $129,108 Washington Navy Yard, DC $129,112

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Underwriting Supervisor - Life salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $140,304. While startup companies pay approximate $118,905.

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$118,905
Growth Stage	51~500	$125,708
Established	501~5000	$135,555
Enterprise	5000+	$140,304

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Underwriting Supervisor - Life roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Underwriting Supervisor - Life positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Underwriting Supervisor - Life as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Underwriting Supervisor - Life

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$155,780	$75.0	20%
Healthcare	$142,799	$69.0	10%

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Underwriting Supervisor - Life'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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$121,324

Average $129,817/year

$140,010

$10,110

Average $10,818/month

$11,667

$2,333

Average $2,496/week

$2,692

$58

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,010	$11,667	$2,692	$67
Average	$129,817	$10,818	$2,496	$62
25th Percentile	$121,324	$10,110	$2,333	$58

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Underwriting Supervisor - Life, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Underwriting Supervisor - Life Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Underwriting Manager - Life	$151,903	17%
Underwriting Manager - Complex Medical	$145,763	12%
Underwriting Supervisor - P&C	$127,599	-2%
Underwriting Supervisor	$115,678	-11%

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