As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Washington is $81,132, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,560 weekly, or $6,761 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $67,902 to $90,744. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,207) and 75th percentile ($86,163), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,744 per year. This $11,956 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, Washington Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $67,902 WA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $74,207 WA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $81,132 WA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $86,163 WA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $90,744 WA August 01, 2026
25% $74,207 10% $67,902 90% $90,744 75% $86,163 $81,132 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $86,652 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $85,831 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $84,269 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $86,962 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $84,672 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $84,161 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $89,193 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $83,628 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $85,687 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $86,326 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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