As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Ohio is $72,856, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,401 weekly, or $6,071 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $60,976 to $81,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,638) and 75th percentile ($77,374), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,488 per year. This $10,736 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, Ohio Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $60,976 OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $66,638 OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $72,856 OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $77,374 OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $81,488 OH August 01, 2026
25% $66,638 10% $60,976 90% $81,488 75% $77,374 $72,856 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $75,828 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $80,760 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $75,106 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $77,634 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $77,064 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $76,933 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $80,691 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $76,847 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $77,672 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $79,100 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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