Insurance Underwriters Salary in Illinois
Insurance Underwriters in Illinois earn a median of $89,620 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($81,370)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,730; the top 10% earn over $161,410. Nationally the range is $55,530 to $145,160.
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Insurance Underwriters pay in Illinois
How much do insurance underwriters make in Illinois?
The median is $89,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,730 and the top 10% earn over $161,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for insurance underwriters?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $81,370). Living costs are not included.