What are the main factors that influence an Insurance Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Insurance Agent?

Insurance Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Insurance Agent roles are District of Columbia $64,052, California $63,810, Massachusetts $62,959. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Insurance Agent roles make?

Salaries for Insurance Agent level roles vary by specialization: Insurance Agent/ Insurance Professional: $150,500; Crop Insurance Agent: $101,373; Auto Insurance Agent: $88,774; CSR Agent Insurance: $86,885; Business Insurance Agent: $85,801.

Insurance Agent Salary in Delaware

How much does an Insurance Agent make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Agent in Delaware is $58,586 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Insurance Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,917
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,506 to $66,087
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,882

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Insurance Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,087	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$58,586	$4,882	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$53,506	$4,459	$1,029	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Agent Salaries

An Insurance Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Insurance Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Insurance Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,052.
California: $63,810.
Massachusetts: $62,959.

District of Columbia $64,052 California $63,810 Massachusetts $62,959 Washington $62,728 New Jersey $62,705 Alaska $62,624 Connecticut $61,825 New York $61,501

Hawaii $60,466 Rhode Island $59,980 Maryland $59,650 Minnesota $59,199 Colorado $59,025 Illinois $58,967 Oregon $58,748 Delaware $58,586

New Hampshire $58,484 Virginia $58,256 Pennsylvania $57,591 Nevada $57,255 North Dakota $57,145 Michigan $56,972 Wisconsin $56,908 Vermont $56,781

Texas $56,428 Maine $56,405 Arizona $56,370 Ohio $56,329 Georgia $55,797 Indiana $55,531 Wyoming $55,479 Utah $55,398

Iowa $55,363 Kansas $55,086 Louisiana $55,005 North Carolina $54,976 Missouri $54,964 Florida $54,738 Montana $54,617 Nebraska $54,501

Kentucky $54,438 South Carolina $54,206 Tennessee $54,062 Idaho $54,004 New Mexico $53,581 Oklahoma $53,489 Alabama $53,148 South Dakota $52,575

Arkansas $52,262 West Virginia $52,095 Mississippi $51,591

Top Paying Cities for Insurance Agents

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:

Lincoln: $60,633
Little Creek: $60,072
Magnolia: $60,321

Lincoln, DE $60,633 Little Creek, DE $60,072 Magnolia, DE $60,321 Milford, DE $60,633 Marydel, DE $59,847 Millsboro, DE $60,633 Millville, DE $61,038 Milton, DE $60,633

Nassau, DE $60,633 Ocean View, DE $61,038 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,038 Seaford, DE $59,997 Selbyville, DE $61,038 Smyrna, DE $59,777 Viola, DE $60,321 Woodside, DE $60,148

Bear, DE $59,338 Newark, DE $59,361 Claymont, DE $59,407 Delaware City, DE $59,361 Hockessin, DE $59,407 Kirkwood, DE $59,361 Middletown, DE $59,656 Montchanin, DE $59,407

New Castle, DE $59,407 Odessa, DE $59,737 Port Penn, DE $59,199 Rockland, DE $59,407 Saint Georges, DE $59,361 Townsend, DE $59,650 Winterthur, DE $59,407 Lewes, DE $60,633

Wilmington, DE $59,407 Dover, DE $60,043 Dover Afb, DE $60,182 Bethany Beach, DE $61,038 Bethel, DE $59,997 Bridgeville, DE $60,633 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,107 Cheswold, DE $59,905

Clayton, DE $59,754 Dagsboro, DE $61,038 Delmar, DE $59,997 Ellendale, DE $60,633 Felton, DE $60,633 Fenwick Island, DE $61,038 Frankford, DE $61,038 Frederica, DE $60,633

Georgetown, DE $60,633 Greenwood, DE $60,633 Harbeson, DE $60,633 Harrington, DE $60,633 Hartly, DE $59,725 Houston, DE $60,633 Kenton, DE $59,754 Laurel, DE $59,997

Yorklyn, DE $59,407

Insurance Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Agent'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$53,506

Average $58,586/year

$66,087

$4,459

Average $4,882/month

$5,507

$1,029

Average $1,127/week

$1,271

$26

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,087	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$58,586	$4,882	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$53,506	$4,459	$1,029	$26

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