SOC 3532 Business and public service associate professionals

Insurance underwriters Salary

Median salary £38,666 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £39,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For insurance underwriters, £41,610 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +7.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Insurance underwriters provide technical support, implementation and operational expertise within IT and technology environments. They configure systems, troubleshoot issues, implement solutions and ensure technology infrastructure operates reliably and securely.

Key responsibilities

Installing, configuring and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure
Troubleshooting technical issues and providing user support
Implementing security measures and monitoring system performance
Documenting technical procedures and configurations
Collaborating with development and engineering teams

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree, HND or professional certifications in a relevant technology area. Certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (Azure/365) or AWS are valued. Apprenticeships provide alternative entry routes.

Career outlook

Strong demand across all sectors. Cloud, cybersecurity and data management skills are particularly sought after.

Key skills

Technical troubleshooting Systems administration Network management Security awareness Documentation

Common industries

Technology
Financial services
Public sector
Telecommunications
Managed service providers

Data coverage

SOC code 3532

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 25,000

Median Salary

£38,666

Mean Salary

£61,693

Jobs (000s)

25k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,186Median: £38,666

P10: £25kP25: £30kMedian: £39kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£25,177

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,186

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +19.7%Real growth: -13.3%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 24.2%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£38,666

Full-time Only

£41,610

Full-time premium: +£2,944

Insurance underwriters salary: common questions

How much do insurance underwriters earn in the UK?

Insurance underwriters earn a median of £41,610 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £41,610 a good salary in the UK?

For insurance underwriters, £41,610 is the typical (median) pay. That is above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +7.0% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for insurance underwriters?

Entry-level insurance underwriters typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £30,186, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £25,177.

Have insurance underwriters salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median insurance underwriters pay has risen from £33,543 to £41,610 — +24% in cash terms, or -10% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for insurance underwriters?

Male insurance underwriters earn a median £46,058 and female insurance underwriters £34,916 — a gap of +24% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).