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Insurance Agent Salary

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Updated: 16 May 2013

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Insurance Agent 2013 Total Pay (?

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$22,013 - $66,059

(Median)

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36K

47K

66K

MEDIAN: $35,941

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$23K	$46K	$69K
Salary	$23,258 - $59,877
Bonus	$0.00 - $10,117
Profit Sharing	$1.14 - $6,061
Commission	$0.00 - $48,820
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$22,013 - $66,059
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,067

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Insurance Agent Job Listings

Insurance Sales Agent

Mar 06

Griffin-Owens Insurance Specialists - Herndon, VA

Insurance Specialists, LLC, a leading insurance agency in Herndon, VA, is looking for a dynamic insurance... include health insurance, dental insurance, HSA and... - Indeed

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Life Insurance Sales Agent or Manager

May 21

Premier Financial Alliance - Rockville, MD

financial services/insurance industry, you've come to the right place. We are a progressive and one of the fastest growing life insurance brokers in the nation... - Indeed

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Insurance Agent

Feb 24

Sheehan Insurance Group, Inc. - Haymarket, VA

SIG, Inc. is a rapidly growing independent insurance agency located in Haymarket, VA. We are currently... A property and casualty insurance license is required... - Indeed

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Insurance Agent Tasks

Process the paperwork to enroll customers in policies and calculate premiums.
Explain insurance policies to customers and help them customize policies to fit their needs.
Sell insurance policies to businesses or individuals.
Utilize referrals, phone calls, mailings, and other forms of advertising to generate new customers.

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Companies and Industries for Insurance Agent Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


State Farm Insurance Company	$18,246 - $50,111
Farmers Insurance Group	$23,489 - $67,441
Allstate Insurance Company	$21,287 - $38,980
American Family Insurance Group	$37,440 - $192,000
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company	$20,347 - $39,305

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Popular Industries

Salary Range


Insurance Carrier	$24,178 - $73,440
Insurance Agency or Brokerage	$24,078 - $75,335
Insurance and Financial Services	$23,588 - $73,885
Property and Casualty Insurance	$25,878 - $86,031
Life Insurance	$22,443 - $89,103

Key Statistics for Insurance Agent Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 75%			Male 25%
Salary:	$27,220 - $40,831			$30,676 - $55,119

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

34%

5-9 years

24%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

13%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$24,430 - $66,903
Associate's Degree	$23,746 - $49,725
Associate's Degree, Business Administration	$22,257 - $48,479
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Management	$29,934 - $64,500
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$23,798 - $39,093

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 52%		Dental: 33%
	Vision: 23%		None: 46%

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