How much does a Life Insurance Broker make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Insurance Broker in Des Moines, IA is $93,356. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,778 to a high of $132,865, with most professionals earning between $80,491 and $114,037.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Life Insurance Broker in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Life Insurance Broker in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Life Insurance Broker ranges from $80,491 to $114,037 with the average base salary of $93,356. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,540 to $122,121 with the average total cash compensation of $98,224.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $93,356 $80,491 - $114,037
Bonus $4,868 $3,049 - $8,085
Total Pay $98,224 $83,540 - $122,121
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,396 - $112,485 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Insurance Broker LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $79,375 MAXIMUM SALARY $112,212
JOB TITLE Life Insurance LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $31,938 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,981
JOB TITLE Insurance Broker Trainee LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $64,207 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,765
JOB TITLE Insurance Senior Broker LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $132,148 MAXIMUM SALARY $204,481
JOB TITLE Insurance Managing Broker LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $188,910 MAXIMUM SALARY $293,424
JOB TITLE Insurance Broker Executive LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $211,808 MAXIMUM SALARY $314,384
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