Insurance Underwriters Salary in California
Insurance Underwriters in California earn a median of $95,320 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($81,370)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,580
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,070; the top 10% earn over $162,640. Nationally the range is $55,530 to $145,160.
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Insurance Underwriters pay in California
How much do insurance underwriters make in California?
The median is $95,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,070 and the top 10% earn over $162,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for insurance underwriters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+17% vs. the national median of $81,370). Living costs are not included.