Life Underwriter Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii

How much does a Life Underwriter make in Honolulu, HI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Honolulu, HI is $60,252. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,660 to a high of $74,075, with most professionals earning between $54,185 and $67,487.

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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 Honolulu, HI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

54185

67487

60252

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56632

70405

62516

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 Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $54,185 to $67,487 with the average base salary of $60,252. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,632 to $70,405 with the average total cash compensation of $62,516.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,252	$54,185 - $67,487
Bonus	$2,264	$2,447 - $2,917
Total Pay	$62,516	$56,632 - $70,405

* 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 Honolulu, HI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Waipahu, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,159 - $67,455	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Ewa Beach, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,185 - $67,487	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI 0%
CITY, STATE Pearl City, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,185 - $67,487	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI 0%
CITY, STATE Kaneohe, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,185 - $67,487	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI 0%
CITY, STATE Kahului, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,820 - $67,033	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI
CITY, STATE Hilo, HI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,820 - $67,033	COMPARE TO Honolulu, HI

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About Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu.[a] The city is the main gateway to Hawaiʻi and a major portal into the United States. The city is also a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. Honolulu is the most remote city of its size in the world and is the westernmost...

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