Life Underwriter Salary in Saint Louis, Missouri

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Underwriter in Saint Louis, MO is $56,332. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,494 to a high of $69,265, with most professionals earning between $50,659 and $63,102.

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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 Saint Louis, MO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

50659

63102

56332

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52944

65825

58445

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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Life Underwriter ranges from $50,659 to $63,102 with the average base salary of $56,332. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,944 to $65,825 with the average total cash compensation of $58,445.

View Average Salary for Life Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,332	$50,659 - $63,102
Bonus	$2,113	$2,285 - $2,723
Total Pay	$58,445	$52,944 - $65,825

* 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 Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,866 - $63,360	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,646 - $63,085	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,673 - $63,119	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,563 - $62,982	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,535 - $62,947	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,967 - $60,994	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...

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