Loan Underwriter Salary in Houston, Texas

Loan Underwriter Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Loan Underwriter make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loan Underwriter in Houston, TX is $61,739. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,563 to $72,529, with most professionals earning between $46,119 and $82,353.

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10th Percentile Loan Underwriter Salary $46,119 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loan Underwriter Salary $53,563 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loan Underwriter Salary $61,739 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loan Underwriter Salary $72,529 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loan Underwriter Salary $82,353 Houston,TX March 01, 2025
25% $53,563 10% $46,119 90% $82,353 75% $72,529 $61,739 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Loan Underwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Mortgage Underwriter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Loan Underwriter in Houston, TX. The base salary for Loan Underwriter ranges from $53,563 to $72,529 with the average base salary of $61,739. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,321 to $75,912 with the average total cash compensation of $63,927.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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