What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Insurance Sales Agent?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Insurance Sales Agent jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $89,884 $7,490 $1,728 $43.21 Berkeley, CA $88,721 $7,393 $1,706 $42.65 Sitka, AK $87,289 $7,274 $1,678 $41.97 Loomis, NE $86,682 $7,223 $1,666 $41.67 Wyoming, WY $86,416 $7,201 $1,661 $41.55 San Francisco, CA $85,369 $7,114 $1,641 $41.04 Santa Clara, CA $85,098 $7,091 $1,636 $40.91 Sunnyvale, CA $85,041 $7,086 $1,635 $40.89 Livermore, CA $84,993 $7,082 $1,634 $40.86 San Jose, CA $84,921 $7,076 $1,633 $40.83

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Insurance Sales Agent Salary

Q: How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make?

The average annual pay for an insurance sales agent in the United States is $72,458 a year — that works out to approximately $34.84 an hour. The middle 80% of Insurance Sales Agents earn between $38,000 (10th percentile) and $125,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Insurance Sales Agent in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Life Insurance Sales Agent at $42,857 (59.1%) above Insurance Sales Agent. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Life Insurance Sales Agent $115,315 $9,609 $2,217 $55.44 Independent Insurance Sales Agent $72,458 $6,038 $1,393 $34.84 Medicare Sales Agent $55,676 $4,639 $1,070 $26.77 Insurance Salesman $54,620 $4,551 $1,050 $26.26 Letter Carrier $53,254 $4,437 $1,024 $25.60

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Insurance Sales Agent Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$72,458

Columbus

Ohio

$69,988

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How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average annual pay for an Insurance Sales Agent in the United States is $72,458 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.84 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,393/week or $6,038/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $139,000 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Insurance Sales Agent salaries currently range between $47,500 (25th percentile) to $89,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $125,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Insurance Sales Agent varies greatly (by as much as 42000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Insurance Sales Agent in your area makes on average $69,988 per year, or $2,470 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,458. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Insurance Sales Agent salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Insurance Sales Agent jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Insurance Sales Agent Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Insurance Sales Agent job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $14,831 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $17,426 (24.0%) above the $72,458 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Insurance Sales Agent appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Insurance Sales Agent role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$89,884	$7,490	$1,728	$43.21
Berkeley, CA	$88,721	$7,393	$1,706	$42.65
Sitka, AK	$87,289	$7,274	$1,678	$41.97
Loomis, NE	$86,682	$7,223	$1,666	$41.67
Wyoming, WY	$86,416	$7,201	$1,661	$41.55
San Francisco, CA	$85,369	$7,114	$1,641	$41.04
Santa Clara, CA	$85,098	$7,091	$1,636	$40.91
Sunnyvale, CA	$85,041	$7,086	$1,635	$40.89
Livermore, CA	$84,993	$7,082	$1,634	$40.86
San Jose, CA	$84,921	$7,076	$1,633	$40.83

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Insurance Sales Agent Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Insurance Sales Agent job category, we found that Life Insurance Sales Agent jobs have average salaries greater than Insurance Sales Agent jobs.

Significantly, Life Insurance Sales Agent jobs pay $42,857 (59.1%) more than the average Insurance Sales Agent salary of $72,458. If you're qualified, finding work as an Life Insurance Sales Agent may help you make more money than that of the average Insurance Sales Agent position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Life Insurance Sales Agent	$115,315	$9,609	$2,217	$55.44
Independent Insurance Sales Agent	$72,458	$6,038	$1,393	$34.84
Medicare Sales Agent	$55,676	$4,639	$1,070	$26.77
Insurance Salesman	$54,620	$4,551	$1,050	$26.26
Letter Carrier	$53,254	$4,437	$1,024	$25.60

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Infographic detailing Insurance Sales Agent salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $72,458 per year or $34.84 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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