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Mortgage Underwriter 1

Average Mortgage Underwriter 1 Salary

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$64,745
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$44k
MEDIAN
$65k
90%
$88k

The average salary for a Mortgage Underwriter 1 is $64,745 in 2025

Base Salary
$44k - $88k
Bonus
$983 - $14k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $9k
Commission
$5k - $13k
Total Pay
$41k - $90k
Based on 1,186 salary profiles (last updated Jan 07 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Mortgage Underwriter 1

Medical
83%
Dental
76%
Vision
71%
None
16%

Gender Breakdown for Mortgage Underwriter 1s

Female
69.9%
Male
29.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 664 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Mortgage Underwriter 1s

What is the highest pay for Mortgage Underwriter 1s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mortgage Underwriter 1 is $88k / year

What is the lowest pay for Mortgage Underwriter 1s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mortgage Underwriter 1 is $44k / year

How can Mortgage Underwriter 1s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Mortgage Underwriter 1 is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Mortgage Underwriter 1 that oversees more junior Mortgage Underwriter 1s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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