As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Virginia is $75,348, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,449 weekly, or $6,279 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $63,061 to $84,275. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,916) and 75th percentile ($80,021), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,275 per year. This $11,105 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, Virginia Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $63,061 VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $68,916 VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $75,348 VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $80,021 VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $84,275 VA August 01, 2026
25% $68,916 10% $63,061 90% $84,275 75% $80,021 $75,348 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $91,225 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $80,570 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $75,398 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $78,932 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $78,295 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $77,712 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $78,978 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $87,095 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $91,436 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $75,969 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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