Life Underwriter Salary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Cedar Rapids, IA is $55,313. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,670 to a high of $68,001, with most professionals earning between $49,742 and $61,954.

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Works well independently and as part of a team in a constantly-changing environment.

October 28, 2022

Develops knowledge of the automated underwriting process and the associated rules, to ensure outcomes are consistent with our underwriting guidelines and philosophy.

January 22, 2023

Demonstrates dependability, flexibility and sound judgment by adhering to schedules and meeting all productivity, quality and performance standards as well as taking ownership for your actions.

February 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Life Underwriter in Cedar Rapids, IA

Average Base Salary

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55313

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64633

57389

What is the average salary for Life Underwriter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Life Underwriter in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $49,742 to $61,954 with the average base salary of $55,313. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,987 to $64,633 with the average total cash compensation of $57,389.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,313	$49,742 - $61,954
Bonus	$2,077	$2,245 - $2,679
Total Pay	$57,389	$51,987 - $64,633

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Life Underwriter Salary Near Cedar Rapids, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,337 - $61,449	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,588 - $60,517	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,432 - $60,322	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,071 - $61,119	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,342 - $61,455	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,734 - $60,698	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA

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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...

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