Life Underwriter Salary in Dayton, Ohio

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Dayton, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Dayton, OH is $55,948. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,184 to a high of $68,782, with most professionals earning between $50,314 and $62,666.

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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 Dayton, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

50314

62666

55948

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52584

65376

58049

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 Dayton, OH. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $50,314 to $62,666 with the average base salary of $55,948. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,584 to $65,376 with the average total cash compensation of $58,049.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,948	$50,314 - $62,666
Bonus	$2,101	$2,270 - $2,710
Total Pay	$58,049	$52,584 - $65,376

* 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 Dayton, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,106 - $62,407	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,422 - $60,309	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,309 - $62,660	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,517 - $62,919	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,517 - $62,919	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,621 - $63,048	COMPARE TO Dayton, OH

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About Dayton, Ohio

Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Greene County. The 2017 U.S. census estimate put the city population at 140,371, while Greater Dayton was estimated to be at 803,416 residents. This makes Dayton the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio and 63rd in the United States. Dayton is within Ohio's Miami Valley region, just north of Greater Cincinnati. Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making t...

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