Salary of Underwriter in Canada 2026

How much does a Underwriter earn?

$62,496 / Annual
Based on 249 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $50,148 Average salary: $62,496 Maximum: $91,056

Minimum
$50,148 Average salary
$62,496 Maximum
$91,056

$5,208 / Monthly
Based on 249 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,179 Average salary: $5,208 Maximum: $7,588

Minimum
$4,179 Average salary
$5,208 Maximum
$7,588

$174 / Daily
Based on 249 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $139 Average salary: $174 Maximum: $253

Minimum
$139 Average salary
$174 Maximum
$253

$33 / Hourly
Based on 249 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $26 Average salary: $33 Maximum: $47

Minimum
$26 Average salary
$33 Maximum
$47

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Underwriter in Canada

Underwriter, Underwriting Department

18 hours ago

Montreal West, QC, Canada Desjardins Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 Contract

Underwriter – Life and Health Insurance We are seeking an underwriter to help our members and clients remain protected...
Underwriter, Underwriting Department

2 months ago

Lévis, Quebec, Canada Desjardins Full-time

Overview The Underwriting Department is currently seeking an underwriter who would like to contribute to our members'...
Underwriter, Underwriting Department

6 days ago

Lévis, Chaudière-Appalaches, Canada Desjardins Full-time

OverviewThe Underwriting Department is currently seeking an underwriter who would like to contribute to our members’...

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FAQ - Underwriter

The average salary for Underwriter is CAD62,496 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 249 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Underwriter in Canada.

The lowest salary of Underwriter per year in Canada is CAD50,148

The highest salary for Underwriter per year in Canada is CAD91,056

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 249 job postings with salary.