Life Underwriter Salary in Fargo, North Dakota

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Fargo, ND?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Fargo, ND is $55,486. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,812 to a high of $68,227, with most professionals earning between $49,899 and $62,155.

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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 Fargo, ND

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

49899

62155

55486

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52150

64838

57569

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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $49,899 to $62,155 with the average base salary of $55,486. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,150 to $64,838 with the average total cash compensation of $57,569.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,486	$49,899 - $62,155
Bonus	$2,083	$2,251 - $2,683
Total Pay	$57,569	$52,150 - $64,838

* 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 Fargo, ND

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,766 - $60,743	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,681 - $58,147	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,012 - $53,576	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,881 - $57,150	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,852 - $62,097	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,741 - $63,204	COMPARE TO Fargo, ND

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About Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. Fargo sits on the western bank of the Red River of the North in a flat geographic region known as the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley resulted from the withdrawal of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained away about 9,300 years ago. The lake sediments deposited from Lake Agassiz made the land around Fargo some of the richest in the world for agricultural uses. Fargo's largest challenge is the seasonal floods due to the rising water of the Red...

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