Senior Underwriter Salary in San Jose, California

Senior Underwriter Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Senior Underwriter make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Underwriter in San Jose, CA is $196,657. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $166,518 to $231,763, with most professionals earning between $139,077 and $263,725.

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10th Percentile Senior Underwriter Salary $139,077 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Underwriter Salary $166,518 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Underwriter Salary $196,657 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Underwriter Salary $231,763 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Underwriter Salary $263,725 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $166,518 10% $139,077 90% $263,725 75% $231,763 $196,657 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Underwriter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Senior Underwriter

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Underwriting Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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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 Senior Underwriter in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Senior Underwriter ranges from $166,518 to $231,763 with the average base salary of $196,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,304 to $272,854 with the average total cash compensation of $222,296.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Senior Underwriter: Underwriting, Basis, RISK, Timely

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