As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in New Jersey is $81,102, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,560 weekly, or $6,759 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $67,877 to $90,711. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,179) and 75th percentile ($86,131), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,711 per year. This $11,952 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, New Jersey Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $67,877 NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $74,179 NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $81,102 NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $86,131 NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $90,711 NJ August 01, 2026
25% $74,179 10% $67,877 90% $90,711 75% $86,131 $81,102 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $94,022 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $94,364 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $94,110 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $93,132 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $95,580 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $93,581 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $89,458 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $92,952 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $94,371 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $93,570 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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