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Insurance agent salary in United States

How much does an Insurance Agent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$79,375
Average $79,375
Low $38,837
High $162,227

The average salary for a insurance agent is $79,375 per year in the United States. 58.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Insurance Agent job openings in United States

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Life Insurance Sales Agent – B...
Salado, TX
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Insurance Agent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Paul Hastings LLP
 
$365,000per year
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Cross Insurance
 
$350,000per year
Mayer Brown LLP
 
$320,833per year
JPMorganChase
 
$318,750per year
Cherry Bekaert
 
$310,742per year
J.S. Held
 
$300,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Insurance Agents near United States

  1. Fredericksburg, VA
    $97,280 per year
  2. Columbus, OH
    $91,937 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $86,123 per year
  4. Hopkinsville, KY
    $84,466 per year
  5. Springfield, MO
    $83,473 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Insurance Agent

The average salary for an Insurance Agent is $79,375 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 58.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Insurance Agent salaries typically range between a low of $38,837 and a high of $162,227 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Insurance Agent include Fredericksburg, VA at $97,280 per year, Columbus, OH at $91,937 per year, and Dallas, TX at $86,123 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Insurance Agent include Paul Hastings LLP ($365,000 per year) and Cross Insurance ($350,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Insurance Agent salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Insurance Agent: Average $69,909 per year
  • Senior Insurance Agent: Average $115,364 per year

How much do similar professions as Insurance Agent get paid in United States?

Entry Level Insurance Agent

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Average $69,909 per year