As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in South Dakota is $68,000, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,308 weekly, or $5,667 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 Dakota vary widely, spanning from $56,912 to $76,057. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,196) and 75th percentile ($72,217), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,057 per year. This $10,021 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 Dakota Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 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 $56,912 SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $62,196 SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $68,000 SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $72,217 SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $76,057 SD August 01, 2026
25% $62,196 10% $56,912 90% $76,057 75% $72,217 $68,000 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 Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $74,968 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $69,965 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $76,952 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $76,821 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $71,786 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $76,135 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $76,258 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $76,515 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $76,005 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $76,644 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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