As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Workers Compensation Underwriter in Paramus, NJ is $58,232, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,120 weekly, or $4,853 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Workers Compensation Underwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Workers Compensation Underwriter in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $44,081 to $71,504. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,825) and 75th percentile ($65,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,504 per year. This $14,354 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paramus Workers Compensation Underwriter often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide for Workers Compensation Underwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Workers Compensation Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Workers Compensation Underwriter Salary $44,081 Paramus, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Workers Compensation Underwriter Salary $50,825 Paramus, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Workers Compensation Underwriter Salary $58,232 Paramus, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Workers Compensation Underwriter Salary $65,179 Paramus, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Workers Compensation Underwriter Salary $71,504 Paramus, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $50,825 10% $44,081 90% $71,504 75% $65,179 $58,232 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Workers Compensation Underwriter

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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