While there are many kinds of insurance (ranging from auto insurance to health insurance), the most lucrative career in the insurance field is for those selling life insurance.
How much do the highest paid insurance agents make?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an insurance agent can earn more than $100,000 in their first year. The median annual wage for insurance sales agents was $49,840 as of May 2021. The lowest 10% of earners in the industry made less than $29,970, and the highest 10% earned more than $126,510.