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Insurance Sales Agent Salary in Iowa (2026)
$28.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,217/year ($4,018/month) for a single filer
Insurance Sales Agent pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,840 Insurance Sales Agent jobs in Iowa (occupation code 41-3021, “Insurance Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Insurance Sales Agent salary of $60,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,217 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $60,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,037 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,601 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,285 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,217 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Insurance Sales Agent make in Iowa?
- The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in Iowa is $60,140 per year ($28.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,770 and $82,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Sales Agent in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $60,140, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $48,217 per year ($4,018 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Insurance Sales Agent jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 6,840 Insurance Sales Agent jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.