Underwriting Salary Guide Australia 2026

Based on 12 job listings Up 10% this month

Median Salary (per year)
A$105,000
No change this month
25th Percentile (per year)
A$81,250
No change this month
75th Percentile (per year)
A$121,250
No change this month

Underwriting salaries sit 30% above the market median of A$81,000 per year across Australia. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$81,250 and A$121,250 per year, a 38% spread around the median.

The number of salary-advertised Underwriting listings has grown 10% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Melbourne leading at A$138,250 per year while Sydney sits at A$100,000. Sharp & Carter Sydney Business Support, Fuse Recruitment and MAYDAY Recruitment are among the top hirers for Underwriting, offering 6 roles combined.

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Salary Distribution

See how Underwriting salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.










Employment Types

Breakdown of Underwriting positions by employment type.

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Top Employers

Companies hiring the most Underwriting professionals.

S
Sharp & Carter Sydney Business Support
2 open positions
F
Fuse Recruitment
2 open positions
M
MAYDAY Recruitment
2 open positions
P
Paragon Recruitment Group
1 open position
M
Morgan Consulting
1 open position
H
Hays | Insurance
1 open position
C
CityWide Talent
1 open position
H
HAYLO People
1 open position
R
Reo Group
1 open position

About this data

  • Based on 12 listings with advertised salaries.
  • Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
  • Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
  • Data refreshed daily from active job listings.

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