What are the main factors that influence a Collateral Underwriter's salary?

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

How does experience change A Collateral Underwriter's salary?

A Collateral Underwriter's salary grows with experience: an Appraiser I (Commercial Real Estate) (0-2 years)earns $59,549, an Appraiser II (Commercial Real Estate) (2-4 years)earns $78,545, an Collateral Underwriter (4-7 years)earns $95,442, an Appraiser IV (Commercial Real Estate) (7+ years)earns $117,996, an Appraisal Manager (7+ years)earns $114,791,

What are the highest paying states for a Collateral Underwriter?

Collateral Underwriter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collateral Underwriter roles are District of Columbia $103,556, California $103,163, Massachusetts $101,788. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collateral Underwriter roles make?

Salaries for Collateral Underwriter level roles vary by specialization: Loan Underwriter IV: $103,772; Collateral Management Analyst: $94,375; Loan Underwriter III: $85,462; Collateral Analyst: $77,273; Collateral Examiner: $75,595.

Collateral Underwriter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Collateral Underwriter make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collateral Underwriter in Delaware is $94,717 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Collateral Underwriter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,606
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,291 to $103,558
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,797

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Collateral Underwriter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,558	$8,630	$1,991	$50
Average	$94,717	$7,893	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$84,291	$7,024	$1,621	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Collateral Underwriter Salaries

A Collateral Underwriter'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 Collateral Underwriter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collateral Underwriter'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,549
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,545
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,442
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,996
Expert (over 8 years): $114,791

Levels	Salary
Appraiser... Level Collateral Underwriter	$59,549
Appraiser... Level Collateral Underwriter	$78,545
Collatera... Level Collateral Underwriter	$95,442
Appraiser... Level Collateral Underwriter	$117,996
Appraisal... Level Collateral Underwriter	$114,791

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How Do Collateral Underwriter 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 Collateral Underwriters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,556.
California: $103,163.
Massachusetts: $101,788.

District of Columbia $103,556 California $103,163 Massachusetts $101,788 Washington $101,414 New Jersey $101,377 Alaska $101,246 Connecticut $99,955 New York $99,431

Hawaii $97,757 Rhode Island $96,971 Maryland $96,438 Minnesota $95,709 Colorado $95,428 Illinois $95,335 Oregon $94,979 Delaware $94,717

New Hampshire $94,553 Virginia $94,184 Pennsylvania $93,109 Nevada $92,566 North Dakota $92,389 Michigan $92,108 Wisconsin $92,005 Vermont $91,799

Texas $91,229 Maine $91,191 Arizona $91,135 Ohio $91,070 Georgia $90,209 Indiana $89,779 Wyoming $89,695 Utah $89,564

Iowa $89,508 Kansas $89,059 Louisiana $88,928 North Carolina $88,881 Missouri $88,862 Florida $88,498 Montana $88,301 Nebraska $88,114

Kentucky $88,011 South Carolina $87,637 Tennessee $87,403 Idaho $87,310 New Mexico $86,627 Oklahoma $86,477 Alabama $85,926 South Dakota $85,000

Arkansas $84,495 West Virginia $84,223 Mississippi $83,410

Top Paying Cities for Collateral Underwriters

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: $94,291
Little Creek: $94,981
Magnolia: $94,845

Lincoln, DE $94,291 Little Creek, DE $94,981 Magnolia, DE $94,845 Milford, DE $94,530 Marydel, DE $94,686 Millsboro, DE $93,895 Millville, DE $94,040 Milton, DE $94,203

Nassau, DE $94,271 Ocean View, DE $94,024 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,205 Seaford, DE $94,258 Selbyville, DE $93,868 Smyrna, DE $95,047 Viola, DE $94,609 Woodside, DE $94,863

Bear, DE $94,644 Newark, DE $94,609 Claymont, DE $94,803 Delaware City, DE $94,703 Hockessin, DE $94,601 Kirkwood, DE $94,686 Middletown, DE $94,722 Montchanin, DE $94,622

New Castle, DE $94,636 Odessa, DE $94,769 Port Penn, DE $94,832 Rockland, DE $94,631 Saint Georges, DE $94,692 Townsend, DE $94,838 Winterthur, DE $94,643 Lewes, DE $94,239

Wilmington, DE $94,605 Dover, DE $94,981 Dover Afb, DE $94,481 Bethany Beach, DE $93,925 Bethel, DE $94,023 Bridgeville, DE $94,244 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,714 Cheswold, DE $94,950

Clayton, DE $94,953 Dagsboro, DE $93,860 Delmar, DE $93,709 Ellendale, DE $93,994 Felton, DE $94,523 Fenwick Island, DE $93,880 Frankford, DE $93,717 Frederica, DE $94,616

Georgetown, DE $93,824 Greenwood, DE $94,259 Harbeson, DE $93,924 Harrington, DE $94,403 Hartly, DE $94,697 Houston, DE $94,268 Kenton, DE $94,958 Laurel, DE $93,768

Yorklyn, DE $94,629

Collateral Underwriter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collateral Underwriter'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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$84,291

Average $94,717/year

$103,558

$7,024

Average $7,893/month

$8,630

$1,621

Average $1,821/week

$1,991

$41

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,558	$8,630	$1,991	$50
Average	$94,717	$7,893	$1,821	$46
25th Percentile	$84,291	$7,024	$1,621	$41

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