Insurance Underwriters Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Insurance Underwriters in Illinois earn a median salary of $82,887 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.8% vs the national median of $79,880. An estimated 7,730 insurance underwriters are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $61,250 to $98,860 depending on location.
$82,887
Avg median salary in Illinois
$98,860
Highest paying metro
$61,250
Lowest paying metro
7,730
Employed in Illinois
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Insurance Underwriters salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $98,860 | $77,880 | $129,400 | 4,620 |
| Springfield, IL | $92,290 | $61,310 | $122,120 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $91,070 | $66,650 | $124,890 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $89,410 | $67,840 | $103,060 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $73,840 | $62,290 | $97,030 | 270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $73,490 | $60,230 | $91,380 | 2,580 |
| East Central Illinois | $61,250 | $45,310 | $97,970 | 60 |