Life Underwriter Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Helena, MT?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Helena, MT is $50,379. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,687 to a high of $61,937, with most professionals earning between $45,306 and $56,429.

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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 Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45306

56429

50379

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

47352

58868

52272

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 Helena, MT. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $45,306 to $56,429 with the average base salary of $50,379. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,352 to $58,868 with the average total cash compensation of $52,272.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,379	$45,306 - $56,429
Bonus	$1,893	$2,046 - $2,439
Total Pay	$52,272	$47,352 - $58,868

* 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 Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,483 - $57,896	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,524 - $55,455	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,524 - $55,455	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,524 - $55,455	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,524 - $55,455	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,645 - $59,343	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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