As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Montana is $70,641, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,358 weekly, or $5,887 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $59,122 to $79,011. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,612) and 75th percentile ($75,022), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,011 per year. This $10,410 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, Montana Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $59,122 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $64,612 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $70,641 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $75,022 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $79,011 MT August 01, 2026
25% $64,612 10% $59,122 90% $79,011 75% $75,022 $70,641 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $78,035 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $77,925 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $79,812 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $77,783 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $77,743 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $77,808 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $77,942 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $77,668 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $77,963 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $77,812 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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