INSURANCE AGENT
Salary
Insurance agents who work for a company are usually compensated through a combination of salary and commission. Most of them earn about $40,000 their first year, in addition to receiving benefits. Agents in a company can work their way into management positions.
Independent agents are paid solely on commission, a percentage of the premiums paid by the clients. They don't receive benefits, but they may receive higher commissions than do salaried workers.
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