Underwriting Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 12 job listings • trending_up Up 10% 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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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.