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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in Australia

Based on 1,466 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$73,500 - $98,750
Median salary
$73,500 - $98,750
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K
25th percentile$15K
Median$74K
75th percentile$99K
90th percentile$114K

50% of professionals earn between $14,687 - $98,750 AUD

The median salary is $73,500

Top cities

Sydney375 job openings
Melbourne217 job openings
Brisbane150 job openings
Adelaide52 job openings
Perth48 job openings
North Sydney25 job openings
Docklands21 job openings

Insurance Underwriter

1,466 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in Australia is AUD 73,500 - AUD 98,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 86,125 per year, based on 1,466 active job listings.

The cities with the most Insurance Underwriter job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Sydney leads with 375 job openings.

Explore 1,466 Insurance Underwriter job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.