Underwriter salary in South Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $80,000 — South Australia sits $2,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Underwriter salary of $78,000 — after $13,920 income tax and $1,560 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Underwriter roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Specialty Markets★ 3.6 | $220,343 | $210,925 – $229,761 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance★ 4.0 | $220,201 | $213,202 – $227,201 |
| Ansvar Insurance★ 2.6 | $131,786 | $126,368 – $137,204 |
| UAA★ 4.4 | $111,466 | $107,204 – $115,728 |
| Strata Community Insurance Agencies★ 3.1 | $94,639 | $91,252 – $98,027 |
| Allied World★ 4.3 | $90,070 | $86,331 – $93,809 |
| Westpac Group★ 3.7 | $80,200 | $76,892 – $83,509 |
| Allianz★ 3.9 | $79,300 | $78,600 – $80,000 |
| QBE★ 3.9 | $77,000 | $72,000 – $115,000 |
| Suncorp Group★ 3.7 | $74,100 | $53,200 – $95,000 |
Underwriter pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.