How much does an insurance underwriter make in Illinois?
$89,620a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Illinois. That is $43.09 an hour or $7,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.09
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,730Median: $89,620Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| 25th | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| Median | $89,620 | $43.09 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.25 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.60 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $99,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $82,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,910 |
| Springfield, IL | $74,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
| 14. Georgia | $85,980 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $84,720 |
| 16. South Dakota | $83,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.09 ($89,620 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $89,620 against $81,370 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays insurance underwriters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $99,840 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.