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2026 Insurance Compensation & Salary Guide

Insurance Sales Salaries, Commissions & Residual Benchmarks

Explore state-by-state compensation models across Medicare, ACA, and Life insurance. Compare W2 base + bonus vs 1099 independent street-level contracts.

W2Mid (2-4 yrs)

Senior Medicare Advantage Advisor

Florida

Avg OTE

$92,000

Base Salary Range

$55,000 – $70,000

Avg Annual Commission

$28,000

Renewal & Residual Structure

$100–$150/year per retained contract

1099Senior (5+ yrs)

Independent Medicare Broker

Texas

Avg OTE

$145,000

Base Salary Range

Commission-Only (1099)

Avg Annual Commission

$115,000

Renewal & Residual Structure

Full street level (~$300 initial / $150 renewal)

W2Entry (0-1 yr)

Remote ACA Enrollment Specialist

National / Remote

Avg OTE

$62,000

Base Salary Range

$42,000 – $52,000

Avg Annual Commission

$15,000

Renewal & Residual Structure

Per enrollment bonus structure ($25–$50/app)

HybridMid (2-4 yrs)

Final Expense Telesales Agent

Georgia

Avg OTE

$85,000

Base Salary Range

$36,000 – $48,000

Avg Annual Commission

$45,000

Renewal & Residual Structure

8–12% renewals after year 1

Insurance Producer Commission & Renewal Calculator

Estimate first-year cashflow and recurring renewal book value based on weekly production.

Weekly Policies Written8 apps / wk

~400 policies annually

Avg First-Year Commission / Policy$280

Typical range: $200–$350 for Medicare/ACA

Annual Client Retention Rate85%

Industry average is 82%–88% for Medicare

Annual Renewal Rate / Policy$150 / yr

CMS Medicare Advantage cap is ~$300/yr

Year 1 Earnings

$112,000

100% First-Year New Production

Year 2 Total (w/ Renewals)

$163,000

Includes $51,000 recurring renewals

Year 3 Total (Cumulative)

$206,350

Includes $94,350 passive residual income

Marketplace Disclosure: Projections are hypothetical illustrations based on user inputs and industry benchmark estimates. Actual compensation varies by carrier contract tier, chargebacks, state licensing appointments, and agency street-level agreements.