How Much Does An Agent Make On Life Insurance? 
That is an excellent question ! Insurance agents do not draw paychecks like normal people . They are paid a portion of what policies they are able to sell , and that amount is called a `` commission '' . The amount of that commission will depend upon the agents ' contract with the company , and upon the product that has been sold . There are also small payments made annually called `` residuals '' that are paid when people keep their policies in force over the years . This income can be very lucrative , if you are a good salesperson , and are very active in your sales work . I hope that helps , thanks for asking ! 