As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Massachusetts is $81,431, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,566 weekly, or $6,786 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $68,152 to $91,079. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,480) and 75th percentile ($86,481), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,079 per year. This $12,001 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, Massachusetts Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $68,152 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $74,480 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $81,431 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $86,481 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $91,079 MA August 01, 2026
25% $74,480 10% $68,152 90% $91,079 75% $86,481 $81,431 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $86,838 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $88,471 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $87,787 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $88,664 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $87,807 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $92,079 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $87,736 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $92,068 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $92,076 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $90,433 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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