As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in North Carolina is $71,105, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,367 weekly, or $5,925 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $59,510 to $79,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,036) and 75th percentile ($75,515), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,530 per year. This $10,479 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, North Carolina Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $59,510 NC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $65,036 NC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $71,105 NC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $75,515 NC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $79,530 NC August 01, 2026
25% $65,036 10% $59,510 90% $79,530 75% $75,515 $71,105 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $75,294 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $76,868 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $75,388 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $77,074 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $76,932 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $74,826 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $76,388 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $79,359 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $74,604 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $75,131 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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