As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Delaware is $75,774, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,457 weekly, or $6,315 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Commercial Lines Underwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $63,418 to $84,752. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,307) and 75th percentile ($80,473), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,752 per year. This $11,166 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Commercial Lines Underwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commercial Lines Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $63,418 DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $69,307 DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $75,774 DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $80,473 DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $84,752 DE August 01, 2026
25% $69,307 10% $63,418 90% $84,752 75% $80,473 $75,774 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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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $84,035 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $84,087 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $83,820 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $83,675 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $84,104 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $83,933 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $83,644 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $83,692 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $84,392 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $83,396 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Commercial Lines Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Underwriter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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