How much does a Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead in Chattanooga, TN is $98,524. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,804 to $116,061, with most professionals earning between $68,491 and $132,027.

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What is a Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead?

The Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of mortgage underwriters and ensuring that all loan applications are thoroughly reviewed and approved in accordance with company policies and industry regulations. They provide guidance and support to their team, review complex loan applications, and make final decisions on loan approvals. The Team Lead also collaborates with other departments, such as loan processing and closing, to ensure a smooth and efficient mortgage approval process. Additionally, they may be responsible for training new underwriters, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing process improvements to enhance the overall efficiency and accuracy of the underwriting team. Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills are essential for this role.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead ranges from $82,804 to $116,061 with the average base salary of $98,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,266 to $123,078 with the average total cash compensation of $102,862.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,524 $82,804 - $116,061
Bonus $4,338 $4,462 - $7,018
Total Pay $102,862 $87,266 - $123,078
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,113 - $122,100 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,292 - $118,147 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,814 - $120,280 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,113 - $122,100 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,216 - $125,048 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,130 - $124,928 COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter IV LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $90,953 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,278
JOB TITLE Specialist Mortgage Underwriter LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $91,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,300
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $59,243 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,882
JOB TITLE Underwriter IV LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $90,626 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,455
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter I LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $48,194 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,259
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter II LOCATION Chattanooga, TN MINIMUM SALARY $58,476 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,990
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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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