As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Senior Commercial Underwriter in the US is $58,179, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,119 weekly, or $4,848 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Commercial Underwriter in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Commercial Underwriter in the US vary widely, spanning from $45,248 to $69,918. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,411) and 75th percentile ($64,324), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,918 per year. This $12,913 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Financial Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Senior Commercial Underwriter often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Commercial Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Commercial Underwriter Salary $45,248 US August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Commercial Underwriter Salary $51,411 US August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Commercial Underwriter Salary $58,179 US August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Commercial Underwriter Salary $64,324 US August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Commercial Underwriter Salary $69,918 US August 01, 2025
25% $51,411 10% $45,248 90% $69,918 75% $64,324 $58,179 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Senior Commercial Underwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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