As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in South Carolina is $70,110, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,348 weekly, or $5,843 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $58,678 to $78,417. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,126) and 75th percentile ($74,458), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,417 per year. This $10,332 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, South Carolina Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 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 $58,678 SC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $64,126 SC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $70,110 SC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $74,458 SC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $78,417 SC August 01, 2026
25% $64,126 10% $58,678 90% $78,417 75% $74,458 $70,110 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 Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $78,660 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $75,593 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $77,649 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $76,419 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $73,471 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $75,066 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $76,316 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $74,829 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $77,531 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $78,157 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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