DOL Median (California)
$54,000
vs National
-28%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,989
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,000
-28% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Insurance Underwriters in California earns $54,000 in nominal terms, which is 28% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,989 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TigerRisk Partners LLC | $275,000 | 2 |
| R-T SPECIALTY, LLC | $175,000 | 1 |
| Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. | $150,500 | 5 |
| General Reinsurance Corporation | $145,100 | 8 |
| Zurich American Insurance Company | $127,400 | 7 |
| Marsh USA LLC | $125,000 | 26 |
| Guy Carpenter & Company LLC | $115,499 | 2 |
| Swiss Re America Holding Corporation | $110,000 | 44 |
| Endurance Group inc | $106,500 | 5 |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | $105,000 | 15 |
| ATRIUM RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES (WASHINGTON) LTD | $100,000 | 3 |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | $96,221 | 9 |
| Xceedance Inc. | $91,000 | 6 |
| Castro Property Commercial Insurance Agency | $83,742 | 1 |
| Jing Zeng Financial Insurance Service | $81,598 | 1 |
| CHUN-HA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | $77,501 | 2 |
| ACE American Insurance Company | $77,000 | 14 |
| SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | $76,244 | 3 |
| PIONEER PROGRAMS INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Hiscox Inc. | $75,000 | 8 |
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LADERA RANCH, CA · $275,000Dana Point, CA · $275,000Princeton, NE · $200,000Miami, CA · $190,000Stamford, CO · $190,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Insurance Underwriters make in California?
The median Insurance Underwriters salary in California is $54,000 based on 81 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Insurance Underwriters?
A Insurance Underwriters in California earns 28% less than the national median of $75,000, or $38,989 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.