Highest-Paying Insurance Jobs (2026)
All 6 insurance careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying insurance job is VP of Insurance Operations at $205,000/year (top earners: $340,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VP of Insurance Operations | $205,000 | $340,000 | +3.2% |
| 2 | Director of Insurance | $155,000 | $255,000 | +3.5% |
| 3 | Risk Manager | $110,000 | $188,000 | +4.5% |
| 4 | Insurance Underwriter | $78,000 | $138,000 | +1.5% |
| 5 | Claims Adjuster | $62,000 | $105,000 | +2% |
| 6 | Insurance Agent | $58,000 | $130,000 | +2.5% |
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