Life Underwriter Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Columbia, SC is $53,393. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,120 to a high of $65,641, with most professionals earning between $48,016 and $59,804.

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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 Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

48016

59804

53393

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

50183

62391

55398

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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $48,016 to $59,804 with the average base salary of $53,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,183 to $62,391 with the average total cash compensation of $55,398.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,393	$48,016 - $59,804
Bonus	$2,005	$2,167 - $2,586
Total Pay	$55,398	$50,183 - $62,391

* 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 Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,968 - $57,253	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,964 - $59,740	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,101 - $62,401	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,758 - $58,237	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,110 - $59,921	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,149 - $61,216	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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