DOL Median (Philadelphia, PA)
$61,834
vs National
-17.6%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,679
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,834
-17.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Insurance Underwriters in Philadelphia, PA earns $61,834 in nominal terms, which is 17.6% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,679 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Philadelphia, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Insurance Corporation | $120,515 | 27 |
| ACE American Insurance Company | $77,000 | 14 |
| Arch Insurance Group Inc. | $63,995 | 10 |
| ADVANS DIGITAL LLC | $51,439 | 2 |
| AON RISK SERVICES NORTHEAST, INC. | $47,486 | 1 |
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How much does a Insurance Underwriters make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Philadelphia, PA is $61,834 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a Insurance Underwriters?
A Insurance Underwriters in Philadelphia, PA earns 17.6% less than the national median of $75,000, or $64,679 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.