Insurance Underwriters Salary in Indiana

Insurance underwriters in Indiana earn the most in Lafayette (average $91,010 a year) and the least in Fort Wayne ($71,470), across the 3 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance underwriters average at $78,280 and the median at $77,440 for 2,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,700.

Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in Indiana

Lafayette$91,010
Indianapolis$80,450
Fort Wayne$71,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lafayette	$91,010	$95,130	$77,080	$69,003	93
Indianapolis	$80,450	$79,280	$63,060	$61,438	96
Fort Wayne	$71,470	$64,490	$50,580	$55,875	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Insurance Underwriters salary in other states

Insurance Underwriters salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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