As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Maryland is $77,151, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,484 weekly, or $6,429 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $64,570 to $86,292. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,566) and 75th percentile ($81,936), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,292 per year. This $11,370 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, Maryland Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $64,570 MD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $70,566 MD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $77,151 MD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $81,936 MD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $86,292 MD August 01, 2026
25% $70,566 10% $64,570 90% $86,292 75% $81,936 $77,151 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 Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $85,642 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $84,604 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $83,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $83,704 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $84,351 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $78,457 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $90,408 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $85,828 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $82,406 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $91,082 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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    Underwriter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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