Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant in the United States is $54,408 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,145
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,214 to $63,169
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,665

Key Factors That Influence Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant Salaries

An Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,172
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,720
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,487
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,651
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,233
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant less than 1 year $50,172
Early Career Level Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant 1-2 years $50,720
Mid-Level Level Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant 2-4 years $51,487
Senior-Level Level Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant 5-8 years $54,651
Expert Level Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant over 8 years $56,233

Top Paying Cities for Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $68,625
  • San Francisco: $67,873
  • Oakland: $66,443

How Education impacts an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant with a high school is between $43,661 and $49,563.

Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 3.5%
High School 19.3%
Associate's Degree 10.5%
Bachelor's Degree 43.9%
Master's Degree or MBA 19.3%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 3.5%

Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$47,214
Average $54,408/year
$63,169
$3,935
Average $4,534/month
$5,264
$908
Average $1,046/week
$1,215
$23
Average $26/hour
$30
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $63,169 $5,264 $1,215 $30
Average $54,408 $4,534 $1,046 $26
25th Percentile $47,214 $3,935 $908 $23

Most common benefits for Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Account Manager/Underwriting Assistant

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