How much does an insurance underwriter make in Springfield?
$74,680a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $35.90 an hour or $6,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.90
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $74,680Highest 10%: $145,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| 75th | $98,290 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $145,900 | $70.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Chicago, IL | $99,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $82,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,910 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $154,400 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $102,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,000 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $95,990 |
| Management Analyst | $91,650 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $86,440 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $83,490 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,230 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,840 |
| Loan Officer | $78,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $35.90 ($74,680 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $74,680 against $81,370 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $89,620, so Springfield pays 17% less.
Where does Springfield rank for insurance underwriter pay?
102 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $145,900 or more.
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.