What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Commercial Lines Underwriter?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Commercial Lines Underwriter in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Commercial Lines Underwriter in the US can go up to $40 and the lowest down to $30, but most earn between $33 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Lines Underwriter in the United States.

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Commercial Lines Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $30 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $33 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $36 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $38 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $40 US August 01, 2026
25% $33 10% $30 90% $40 75% $38 $36 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Commercial Lines Underwriter ?

Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of ...

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  1. Down a level:

    Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Commercial Lines Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Underwriter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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38
36

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
37
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42
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Commercial Lines Underwriter in the United States. The average hourly rate for Commercial Lines Underwriter ranges from $33 to $38 with the average hourly pay of $36. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $49 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $42.

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