As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Michigan is $73,687, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,417 weekly, or $6,141 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $61,671 to $82,417. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,397) and 75th percentile ($78,256), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,417 per year. This $10,859 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, Michigan Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $61,671 MI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $67,397 MI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $73,687 MI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $78,256 MI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $82,417 MI August 01, 2026
25% $67,397 10% $61,671 90% $82,417 75% $78,256 $73,687 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $82,570 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $77,554 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $79,338 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $79,471 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $80,204 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $77,339 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $77,915 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $77,745 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $77,523 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $77,462 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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