Life Underwriter Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Erie, PA is $52,648. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,518 to a high of $64,724, with most professionals earning between $47,345 and $58,969.

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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 Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

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47345

58969

52648

Average Total Cash Compensation

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61519

54624

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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $47,345 to $58,969 with the average base salary of $52,648. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,482 to $61,519 with the average total cash compensation of $54,624.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,648	$47,345 - $58,969
Bonus	$1,977	$2,136 - $2,550
Total Pay	$54,624	$49,482 - $61,519

* 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 Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,342 - $61,455	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,278 - $62,621	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,987 - $58,522	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,589 - $63,009	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,174 - $62,491	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,631 - $63,061	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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