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Insurance Underwriters Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Insurance Underwriters make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$89,620
Median Annual Salary
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+6.0% vs 2024
$99,120
Mean Salary
$89,620
Median Salary
$43.09
Hourly Rate
Insurance Underwriters salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Insurance Underwriters in Illinois earn a median salary of $89,620 per year ($7,468/month).
This is 9.7% above the national average of $81,709.
Illinois ranks #13 out of 49 states for Insurance Underwriters pay.
Salaries increased by 6.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Writing
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Mathematics
3.27
Sales and Marketing
3.17
Administrative
2.93
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(70.0% of workers)
Salaries for Insurance Underwriters in Illinois range from $59,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $161,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,500 and $125,330.
How much do Insurance Underwriters make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Insurance Underwriters in Illinois is $89,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $99,120.
What is the salary range for a Insurance Underwriters in Illinois?
Salaries for Insurance Underwriters in Illinois range from $59,730 at the 10th percentile to $161,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,500 and $125,330.
What is the starting salary for a Insurance Underwriters in Illinois?
Entry-level Insurance Underwriters positions in Illinois typically start around $59,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,500 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Insurance Underwriters in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insurance Underwriters in Illinois is approximately $43.09 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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