As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in Wisconsin is $73,604, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,415 weekly, or $6,134 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $61,602 to $82,325. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,322) and 75th percentile ($78,169), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,325 per year. This $10,847 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, Wisconsin Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $61,602 WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $67,322 WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $73,604 WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $78,169 WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $82,325 WI August 01, 2026
25% $67,322 10% $61,602 90% $82,325 75% $78,169 $73,604 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $78,908 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $78,955 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $79,126 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $80,524 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $80,038 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $80,583 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $78,932 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $80,817 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $80,119 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $79,063 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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