How much does a Life Insurance Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Life Insurance Specialist in Chicago, IL is $58,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,939 to $62,283, with most professionals earning between $51,733 and $65,765.

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$54,939 to $62,283
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Life Insurance Specialist 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 Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Life Insurance Specialist ranges from $54,939 to $62,283 with the average base salary of $58,459. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,240 to $65,529 with the average total cash compensation of $61,267.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,459 $54,939 - $62,283
Bonus $2,808 $2,302 - $3,246
Total Pay $61,267 $57,240 - $65,529
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,939 - $62,283 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,939 - $62,283 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,875 - $62,211 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,917 - $62,259 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,917 - $62,259 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,790 - $60,982 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Life Insurance LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $34,496 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,442
JOB TITLE Life Insurance Agent LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $41,182 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,715
JOB TITLE Life Insurance Broker LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $85,874 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,643
JOB TITLE Life Insurance Underwriter LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $53,724 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,914
JOB TITLE Life Insurance Manager LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $57,461 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,329
JOB TITLE Life Insurance Producer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $80,721 MAXIMUM SALARY $113,859
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