Residential Underwriter Salary in Helena, MT

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Residential Underwriter in Helena, MT is $65,019. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,831 to $74,702, with most professionals earning between $49,377 and $83,519.

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Obtains and verifies all documents per Bank policy and procedure prior to submission.

July 23, 2022

Graduate business degree preferred.

November 07, 2022

Works with the Retail Branch/referring employee to collect documentation to satisfy underwriting conditions and provide a clear to close approval.

November 27, 2022

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

January 10, 2023

Provide ongoing business unit training for underwriters, analysts and team leaders to maintain full adherence to, and compliance with, all credit policies, procedures, operations and regulations.

January 27, 2023

Prepares initial disclosures in accordance with regulatory requirements, Bank policies and procedures.

February 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Residential Underwriter in Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

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56831

74702

65019

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58555

78748

67359

What is the average salary for Residential Underwriter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residential Underwriter in Helena, MT. The base salary for Residential Underwriter ranges from $56,831 to $74,702 with the average base salary of $65,019. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,555 to $78,748 with the average total cash compensation of $67,359.

View Average Salary for Residential Underwriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,019	$56,831 - $74,702
Bonus	$2,340	$1,723 - $4,045
Total Pay	$67,359	$58,555 - $78,748

* 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.

Residential Underwriter Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,308 - $76,644	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,414	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,414	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,414	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,851 - $73,414	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,766 - $78,560	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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