How much does a Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead in Milwaukee, WI is $107,958. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,737 to $127,185, with most professionals earning between $75,059 and $144,690.

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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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Mortgage Underwriter Team Lead ranges from $90,737 to $127,185 with the average base salary of $107,958. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,627 to $134,868 with the average total cash compensation of $112,721.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $107,958 $90,737 - $127,185
Bonus $4,763 $4,890 - $7,683
Total Pay $112,721 $95,627 - $134,868
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,003 - $126,156 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,677 - $125,699 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,677 - $125,699 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,217 - $127,856 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,080 - $124,862 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,968 - $134,516 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter IV LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $99,690 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,537
JOB TITLE Specialist Mortgage Underwriter LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $99,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,600
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $64,934 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,364
JOB TITLE Underwriter IV LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $99,351 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,149
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter I LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $52,814 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,516
JOB TITLE Mortgage Underwriter II LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $64,093 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,387
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