Insurance Sales Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does an Insurance Sales Advisor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Sales Advisor in the United States is $50,581 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,497
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,795 to $56,818
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,617
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Insurance Sales Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,818 $4,735 $1,093 $27
Average $50,581 $4,215 $973 $24
25th Percentile $43,795 $3,650 $842 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Sales Advisor Salaries

An Insurance Sales Advisor'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 Insurance Sales Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance Sales Advisor'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): $51,995
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,888
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,406
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,592
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,171
Levels Salary
Insurance... Level Insurance Sales Advisor$51,995
Inside Sa... Level Insurance Sales Advisor$64,888
Inside Sa... Level Insurance Sales Advisor$75,406
Inside Sa... Level Insurance Sales Advisor$100,592
Inside Sa... Level Insurance Sales Advisor$72,171
$51,995 0 yr
$64,888 < 2 yrs
$75,406 2-4 yrs
$100,592 5-8 yrs
$72,171 > 8 yrs
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How Do Insurance Sales Advisor 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 Sales Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,003.
  • California: $55,791.
  • Massachusetts: $55,047.

Top Paying Cities for Insurance Sales Advisors

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: $63,798
  • San Francisco: $63,099
  • Oakland: $61,769

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Sales Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.16%
Quotations 1.61%
Sales Process 1.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Insurance Sales Advisor's salary.
  • Resilience: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Insurance Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resilience
$65,249
29%
Insurance Sales
$63,226
25%
Billing
$60,697
20%
Coaching
$60,191
19%
Flexibility
$58,674
16%
Presentation
$58,168
15%
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Insurance Sales Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Sales Advisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Insurance Sales Advisor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Insurance Sales Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Insurance Sales Advisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$70,813$34.040%
Aerospace & Defense$65,755$32.030%
Healthcare$63,226$30.025%
Media$59,685$29.018%
Business Services$58,168$28.015%

How Education impacts an Insurance Sales Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Insurance Sales Advisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Insurance Sales Advisor with a Associate's Degree is between $52,784 and $57,682).

Insurance Sales Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Insurance Sales Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 15.1%
Associates 9.0%
Bachelors 66.2%
Masters 7.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Insurance Sales Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Sales Advisor'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Insurance Sales Advisor

Salaries for an Insurance Sales Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,995 in 2023 to around $57,779 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Insurance Sales Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Insurance Sales Advisor Over Time

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2023
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2024
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  • Goodyear

    Columbus, OH

    Goodyear | Columbus, OH

    Goodyear - - Responsibilities: Help drive and reach sales goals through guest interactions including tire and service sales. Build guest relationships and ... more

    4 Days Ago

  • H&amp;M Group

    Columbus, OH

    H&amp;M Group | Columbus, OH

    Sales AdvisorAs a Sales Advisor, you'll be responsible for providing excellent customer service, welcoming & guiding customers through your store to active... more

    6 Days Ago

  • H&amp;M Group

    Columbus, OH

    H&amp;M Group | Columbus, OH

    Sales Advisor. As a Sales Advisor, you'll be responsible for providing excellent customer service, welcoming & guiding customers through your store to acti... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

    Columbus, OH

    Howard Hanna Real Estate Services | Columbus, OH

    Insurance Sales Agent. Insurance Sales Agent Built Different. Built to Win Together. At Howard Hanna Insurance Services, we're not just building a sales te... more

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  • Ferrante Allstate

    Columbus, OH

    Ferrante Allstate | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Stable Wealth Strategies is an Exclusive Allstate agency. and is built to protect customers from life’s uncertainties and... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Symmetry

    Columbus, OH

    Symmetry | Columbus, OH

    Remote Insurance Sales Agent. Must be authorized to work in the US, no work visas offered at this time. Organization Description: As Financial Service indu... more

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FAQ about Insurance Sales Advisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Insurance Sales Advisor?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Insurance Sales Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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