Can you make good money as an insurance agent?

Yes. Insurance sales agents earned a median annual wage of $62,280 in May 2025, above the $50,980 median for all U.S. occupations, and the highest 10% earned more than $138,140. Income scales with sales rather than time in the role, since commissions are the most common form of compensation. Independent agents may be paid commission only, while employees of an agency or carrier may receive salary plus commission or salary plus bonus.