As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Pennsylvania is $74,487, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,432 weekly, or $6,207 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $62,341 to $83,313. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,129) and 75th percentile ($79,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,313 per year. This $10,978 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, Pennsylvania Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $62,341 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $68,129 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $74,487 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $79,107 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $83,313 PA August 01, 2026
25% $68,129 10% $62,341 90% $83,313 75% $79,107 $74,487 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $83,859 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $78,096 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $80,449 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $86,843 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $85,245 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $77,388 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $74,790 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $79,113 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $79,851 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $81,913 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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