How much does an Insurance Agent make?

Updated Dec 9, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$60K - $109K/yr
Base Pay
$41K - $73K/yr
Additional Pay
$19K - $36K/yr

$80K

/yr
$60K$109K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Insurance Agent is $79,729 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $54,068 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 $25,661 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $60K-$109K/yr?

Related Job Titles

For Insurance Agent

Some related job titles are Claims Adjuster Salaries with median pay of $60,230, Insurance Sales Salaries with median pay of $83,995, Insurance Sales Agent Salaries with median pay of $93,757, Sales Salaries with median pay of $111,580.

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 Prudential, Seeman Holtz and Senior Plus Advisors.

1
Prudential
Prudential
$122,715/yr
310 open jobs
2
Seeman Holtz
$112,335/yr
6
Family First Life
$102,329/yr
7
Nones
$100,688/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Insurance Agent in United States

1Prudential$122,715
2Seeman Holtz$112,335
3Senior Plus Advisors$110,544
4Victory Automotive Group$104,454
5Lionheart Advisors$103,582
6Family First Life$102,329
7Nones$100,688
8North American Senior Benefits$97,622
9American Senior Benefits$97,530
10Veterans United Home Loans$97,105

What are total pay estimates for an Insurance Agent at different companies?

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State Farm
3.6
Insurance AgentSee 606 salaries from this location

$67,428

 / yr
Platinum Supplemental Insurance
3.5
Insurance AgentSee 541 salaries from this location

$73,625

 / yr
Allstate
3.4
Insurance AgentSee 514 salaries from this location

$71,172

 / yr
GEICO
2.8
Insurance AgentSee 487 salaries from this location

$77,006

 / yr
Farmers Insurance Group
3.2
Insurance AgentSee 460 salaries from this location

$73,500

 / yr
SelectQuote
3
Insurance AgentSee 383 salaries from this location

$95,539

 / yr
New York Life
3.7
Insurance AgentSee 383 salaries from this location

$87,115

 / yr

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Bankers Life
3.7
Insurance AgentSee 321 salaries from this location

$81,093

 / yr
American Income Life
3.5
Insurance AgentSee 296 salaries from this location

$84,439

 / yr
USAA
3.4
Insurance AgentSee 289 salaries from this location

$78,125

 / yr
Aflac
3.8
Insurance AgentSee 277 salaries from this location

$75,748

 / yr
Family First Life
3.8
Insurance AgentSee 245 salaries from this location

$102,329

 / yr
Liberty Mutual Insurance
3.8
Insurance AgentSee 223 salaries from this location

$82,813

 / yr
American Automobile Association (AAA)
3.5
Insurance AgentSee 220 salaries from this location

$81,216

 / yr
Teleperformance
4.2
Insurance AgentSee 177 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
Progressive Insurance
3.8
Insurance AgentSee 172 salaries from this location

$72,963

 / yr
Foundever
3.6
Insurance AgentSee 148 salaries from this location

$33

 / hr
Coverance Insurance Solutions
3.5
Insurance AgentSee 125 salaries from this location

$81,956

 / yr
TTEC
3.5
Insurance AgentSee 113 salaries from this location

$29

 / hr
Globe Life Liberty National Division
3.4
Insurance AgentSee 108 salaries from this location

$76,059

 / yr
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Insurance Agent Salaries

Job TitleSalary
State Farm Insurance Agent salaries - 606 salaries reported$67,428/yr
Platinum Supplemental Insurance Insurance Agent salaries - 541 salaries reported$73,625/yr
Allstate Insurance Agent salaries - 514 salaries reported$71,172/yr
GEICO Insurance Agent salaries - 487 salaries reported$77,006/yr
Farmers Insurance Group Insurance Agent salaries - 460 salaries reported$73,500/yr
SelectQuote Insurance Agent salaries - 383 salaries reported$95,539/yr
New York Life Insurance Agent salaries - 383 salaries reported$87,115/yr
Bankers Life Insurance Agent salaries - 321 salaries reported$81,093/yr
American Income Life Insurance Agent salaries - 296 salaries reported$84,439/yr
USAA Insurance Agent salaries - 289 salaries reported$78,125/yr
Aflac Insurance Agent salaries - 277 salaries reported$75,748/yr
Family First Life Insurance Agent salaries - 245 salaries reported$102,329/yr
Liberty Mutual Insurance Insurance Agent salaries - 223 salaries reported$82,813/yr
American Automobile Association (AAA) Insurance Agent salaries - 220 salaries reported$81,216/yr
Teleperformance Insurance Agent salaries - 177 salaries reported$21/hr
Progressive Insurance Insurance Agent salaries - 172 salaries reported$72,963/yr
Foundever Insurance Agent salaries - 148 salaries reported$33/hr
Coverance Insurance Solutions Insurance Agent salaries - 125 salaries reported$81,956/yr
TTEC Insurance Agent salaries - 113 salaries reported$29/hr
Globe Life Liberty National Division Insurance Agent salaries - 108 salaries reported$76,059/yr
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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 Real Estate with a median total pay of $94,215, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $92,835, Financial Services with a median total pay of $82,898, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $78,364, and Insurance with a median total pay of $74,890.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$94,215

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$92,835

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$82,898

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$78,364

    4% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$74,890

    0% Lower than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Insurance Agent is Scannell.

Scannell$94,215/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Licensed Insurance Sales Agent

United States of America

 | <1 year

$72,016

/hr

$16 | $72K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | <1 year

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$33,600

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$144,017

/hr

$17 | $144K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | <1 year

$132,500

/yr

$110K | $23K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Insurance Follow-Up Representative

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Property and Casualty Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Licensed Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$68,400

/yr

$42K | $26K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Licensed Insurance Agent

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Insurance Agent pay FAQ

The average salary for an Insurance Agent is $79,729 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 14487 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Insurance Agent employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Insurance Agent in United States is $108,837 per year.

The lowest salary for an Insurance Agent in United States is $59,797 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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