As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Rhode Island is $77,577, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,492 weekly, or $6,465 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 Rhode Island vary widely, spanning from $64,927 to $86,769. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,956) and 75th percentile ($82,389), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,769 per year. This $11,433 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, Rhode Island Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 3.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Rhode Island currently ranks 10 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 $64,927 RI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $70,956 RI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $77,577 RI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $82,389 RI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $86,769 RI August 01, 2026
25% $70,956 10% $64,927 90% $86,769 75% $82,389 $77,577 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 Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $86,437 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $86,612 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $86,065 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $86,805 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $87,101 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $87,033 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $86,881 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $87,177 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $86,440 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $87,012 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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