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Insurance sales representative salary

Average insurance sales representative salary

$61,386

$29.51 hourly rate

Entry-level insurance sales representative salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Salary Insights for Insurance Sales Representatives

The role of an Insurance Sales Representative is pivotal in the insurance industry, providing vital services to clients. As of October 2025, the average salary is $61,386 per year, with variations based on experience and geographical location. For instance, entry-level positions typically pay lower than those with several years of experience, which can lead to higher earnings.

In addition to experience, the state of employment significantly affects salary. For example, representatives in states such as New York and California often earn more due to the higher cost of living and demand for insurance services. Understanding these nuances is essential for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Moreover, specialized roles, such as commercial insurance sales, may offer higher compensation compared to general insurance sales. Those considering a career in this field should also evaluate factors such as commission structures and bonuses, which can substantially increase overall income.

Job Opportunities in the Insurance Sector

For those interested in pursuing a career as an Insurance Sales Representative, various pathways exist, including certifications and specializations. Engaging with industry networks and continuous learning can enhance prospects. Explore roles that align with your career goals and leverage online platforms like Zippia to find job openings tailored to your skills.

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Where can an Insurance Sales Representative earn more?

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Columbus, OH$79,443
Chicago, IL$56,699
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FFL Partners$127,892
Alliance Co$64,408

Insurance sales representative salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level insurance sales representative$36,800$17.69
Mid-level insurance sales representative$62,900$30.26
Senior-level insurance sales representative$71,700$34.47

Insurance sales representative salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for an insurance sales representative typically falls between $55,776 and $102,873.
zippia
$61,386yearly
glassdoor[1]
$55,776yearly
Salary.com[2]
$102,873yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$78,517yearly

Average insurance sales representative salary by state

The highest-paying states for insurance sales representatives are New York, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. The lowest average insurance sales representative salary states are Arizona, Idaho, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for insurance sales representatives

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$69,250$33.29
2Ohio$66,404$31.93
3Wisconsin$71,697$34.47
4New York$71,928$34.58
5New Jersey$68,778$33.07
6Pennsylvania$61,626$29.63
7Massachusetts$69,621$33.47
8Connecticut$67,291$32.35
9Alabama$64,465$30.99
10New Hampshire$68,315$32.84
11North Carolina$62,140$29.88
12Minnesota$64,068$30.80
13South Dakota$65,729$31.60
14District of Columbia$79,448$38.20
15Indiana$64,245$30.89
16California$63,961$30.75
17Kentucky$58,953$28.34
18Vermont$58,411$28.08
19Delaware$64,162$30.85
20Tennessee$55,231$26.55
21North Dakota$61,135$29.39
22Oregon$56,614$27.22
23Maine$58,930$28.33
24Illinois$56,481$27.15
25Kansas$57,487$27.64
26Maryland$61,934$29.78
27Montana$53,185$25.57
28Nebraska$56,404$27.12
29Louisiana$55,678$26.77
30South Carolina$54,792$26.34
31Nevada$53,016$25.49
32Michigan$56,897$27.35
33Wyoming$55,786$26.82
34Arkansas$54,696$26.30
35Utah$49,723$23.91
36Iowa$49,193$23.65
37West Virginia$53,055$25.51
38Hawaii$58,611$28.18
39Idaho$47,744$22.95
40Mississippi$49,950$24.01
41Arizona$48,089$23.12
42Washington$53,743$25.84
43Florida$41,847$20.12
44Missouri$50,401$24.23
45Colorado$51,236$24.63
46New Mexico$49,655$23.87
47Texas$44,475$21.38
48Georgia$47,305$22.74
49Oklahoma$49,573$23.83
50Virginia$48,250$23.20
51Alaska$46,658$22.43
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Highest paying cities for insurance sales representatives

The highest-paying cities for insurance sales representatives are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Milwaukee, WI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$79,443$38.19
2New York, NY$72,293$34.76
3Milwaukee, WI$72,172$34.70
4Boston, MA$69,433$33.38
5Sioux Falls, SD$66,925$32.18
6Columbus, OH$66,552$32.00
7Huntsville, AL$64,531$31.02
8Minneapolis, MN$64,208$30.87
9Indianapolis, IN$64,199$30.86
10Los Angeles, CA$63,486$30.52
11Fargo, ND$62,597$30.09
12Baltimore, MD$62,007$29.81
13Philadelphia, PA$61,801$29.71
14Charlotte, NC$60,640$29.15
15Portland, ME$59,598$28.65
16Kansas City, KS$57,895$27.83
17Detroit, MI$57,220$27.51
18Knoxville, TN$56,904$27.36
19Omaha, NE$56,866$27.34
20Chicago, IL$56,699$27.26

Insurance Sales Representatives are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Washington, DC
  2. New York, NY
  3. Milwaukee, WI
  4. Boston, MA
  5. Sioux Falls, SD

Insurance sales representative salary details

An insurance sales representative's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $97,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average insurance sales representative salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an insurance sales representative's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47
75th Percentile$78,000$6,500$38
Average$61,386$5,116$30
25th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying insurance sales representative jobs

The highest paying types of insurance sales representatives are insurance broker, insurance producer, and life insurance agent.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Sales Agent$45,217$3,768$21.74391,987
Licensed Insurance Agent$54,118$4,510$26.0278,016
Insurance Producer$65,112$5,426$31.3044,922
Life Insurance Agent$62,552$5,213$30.0768,781
Insurance Broker$94,006$7,834$45.2038,403
Insurance Agent$51,936$4,328$24.9767,977

Which companies pay insurance sales representatives the most?

Insurance sales representative salaries at FFL Partners and Jordan Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average insurance sales representative salary at companies like Eaton and Realogy are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1FFL Partners$127,892$61.49
2Jordan Company$121,962$58.64
3Eaton$98,171$47.20
4Realogy$93,437$44.92
5GPAC$81,906$39.38
6Harbor Light Hospice$81,458$39.16
7Liberty Mutual Insurance$78,401$37.69
8Washington National Cathedral$76,329$36.70
9Volt Systems LLC$70,808$34.04
10Boyd Group Services$70,672$33.98
11GoHealth$70,504$33.90
12Tbg Partners$69,827$33.57
13Koch Industries$69,526$33.43
14Kennedy$68,224$32.80
15Luna$65,679$31.58
16Symmetry Financial Group$65,664$31.57
17Ideal Concepts$65,533$31.51
18New York Life Insurance$65,447$31.46
19PMA USA$65,081$31.29
20Alliance Co$64,408$30.97

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$63,000$61,600$60,200$58,800$57,400$56,000
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Insurance Sales Representative salary by industry

The average insurance sales representative salary varies across industries:

  • The average insurance sales representative salary in the finance industry is $53,082, the highest of any industry.
  • The average insurance sales representative salary in the finance industry is $52,891.
  • Insurance sales representatives in the professional industry earn an average salary of $40,825, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for insurance sales representatives

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$53,082$25.52
2Insurance$52,891$25.43
3Agriculture$41,419$19.91
4Professional$40,825$19.63

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Insurance sales representative salary trends

The average insurance sales representative salary has risen by $5,565 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average insurance sales representative earned $55,821 annually, but today, they earn $61,386 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for insurance sales representatives over the last decade.

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Average insurance sales representative salary over time

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Insurance sales representative salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$61,400$29.51+2.4%
2024$59,900$28.81+0.7%
2023$59,500$28.62+1.8%
2022$58,500$28.12-0.6%
2021$58,800$28.27+3.6%

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