As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Louisiana is $71,143, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,368 weekly, or $5,929 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $59,542 to $79,572. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,070) and 75th percentile ($75,555), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,572 per year. This $10,485 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, Louisiana Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $59,542 LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $65,070 LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $71,143 LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $75,555 LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $79,572 LA August 01, 2026
25% $65,070 10% $59,542 90% $79,572 75% $75,555 $71,143 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $74,734 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $76,317 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $73,919 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $78,860 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $73,522 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $77,154 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $76,811 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $72,747 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $79,025 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $75,440 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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