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Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$105,860
- Fresno$104,650
- Los Angeles$104,220
- Sacramento$103,210
- San Diego$102,940
- Oxnard$96,350
- San Jose$94,220
- Riverside$94,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $105,860 | $84,520 | $77,370 | $77,550 | 116 |
| Fresno | $104,650 | $95,880 | $74,110 | $76,811 | 102 |
| Los Angeles | $104,220 | $97,870 | $77,140 | $76,548 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $103,210 | $91,340 | $75,000 | $75,932 | 107 |
| San Diego | $102,940 | $98,210 | $77,540 | $75,767 | 112 |
| Oxnard | $96,350 | $83,240 | $64,980 | $71,744 | 111 |
| San Jose | $94,220 | $95,830 | $77,770 | $70,443 | 110 |
| Riverside | $94,060 | $79,590 | $63,280 | $70,346 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2053.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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