Insurance Sales Agent salary
From 13 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 41-3021: Insurance Sales Agents
Insurance Sales Agent H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Insurance Sales Agent jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 41-3021, Insurance Sales Agents). The median base salary is $76,232, 38% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $59,550 and $93,000.
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Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Insurance Sales Agent does
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Typical tasks
- Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
- Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
- Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
- Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
- Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Insurance Sales Agents), the median annual wage was $62,280 in May 2025, with 479,100 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $76,232, 22% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,310 | $37,330 |
| 25th percentile | $59,550 | $46,870 |
| Median | $76,232 | $62,280 |
| 75th percentile | $93,000 | $96,950 |
| 90th percentile | $148,532 | $138,140 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,310 |
| 25th | $59,550 |
| 50th (median) | $76,232 |
| 75th | $93,000 |
| 90th | $148,532 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Insurance Sales Agent make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Insurance Sales Agent jobs is $76,232 (13 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $59,550 and $93,000.
Do H-1B Insurance Sales Agents earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($76,232) is 22% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($62,280, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.