How much does an Insurance Agent make?
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$143K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Insurance Agent is $142,512 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $102,405 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $40,106 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
Top Paying Companies
For an Insurance Agent in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Insurance Agent in United States. Employers include Victory Automotive Group, SelectQuote and ADP.
Top Paying Companies
For Insurance Agent in United States
| 1 | Victory Automotive Group | $121,701 | |
| 2 | SelectQuote | $118,039 | |
| 3 | ADP | $110,829 | |
| 4 | Veterans United Home Loans | $108,728 | |
| 5 | SmartFinancial | $108,261 | |
| 6 | Independent | $104,944 | |
| 7 | EverQuote | $101,412 | |
| 8 | Polly | $100,307 | |
| 9 | Armed Forces Insurance | $99,649 | |
| 10 | Gerber Life | $99,016 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Insurance Agent in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Insurance Agent in United States are Agriculture with a median total pay of $94,584, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $92,332, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $89,558, Information Technology with a median total pay of $75,148, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $71,819.
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What is the pay outlook for Sales?
Sales roles are an important part of any business and are likely to grow as the economy expands. Compensation for sales workers often includes commissions, giving high-performing workers the opportunity to earn more. Specialized roles like technical sales also offer the opportunity to earn a higher salary for workers with technical skills. Customer service and communication skills are universally valuable, giving salespeople flexibility to work across companies and industries.
Insurance Agent pay FAQ
The average salary for an Insurance Agent is $142,512 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 15252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Insurance Agent employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Insurance Agent in United States is $169,652 per year.
The lowest salary for an Insurance Agent in United States is $122,473 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Insurance Agent or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Insurance Agent.
Salaries for insurance agents are similar to salaries for real estate brokers, advertising agents and insurance underwriters. It is common for insurance agents working independently to be paid fully by commission. Salaried agents can earn only a salary, a mixture of salary and commission or a salary plus a performance-based bonus. Candidates may be able to further increase their opportunities and pay by reaching out to new clients to build their base.
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