Hourly Wage for Claims Processing Clerk I Salary in the United States
How much does a Claims Processing Clerk I make hourly?
As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Claims Processing Clerk I in the United States is
$19, which translates to an annual salary of about $39,490.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors.
Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $23 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $18 to $21 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Claims Processing Clerk I Salaries
A Claims Processing Clerk I's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Claims Processing Clerk Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Processing Clerk I's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Claims Processing Clerk I (0-1 years): $39,463
Claims Payment Clerk II (1-3 years): $47,501
Claims Payment Clerk III (3-5 years): $52,697
Claims Administration Supervisor I (5+ years): $76,325
Claims Administration Supervisor II (5+ years): $100,739
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Claims Processing Clerk I
0-1 years
$39,463
Claims Payment Clerk II
1-3 years
$47,501
Claims Payment Clerk III
3-5 years
$52,697
Claims Administration Supervisor I
5+ years
$76,325
Claims Administration Supervisor II
5+ years
$100,739
$39,463Claims Pr...
$47,501Claims Pa...
$52,697Claims Pa...
$76,325Claims Ad...
$100,739Claims Ad...
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What Am I Worth?
How Do Claims Processing Clerk I Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Claims Processing Clerk Is.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
District of Columbia: $43,690.
California: $43,590.
Massachusetts: $42,990.
District of Columbia$43,690
California$43,590
Massachusetts$42,990
Washington$42,790
New Jersey$42,790
Alaska$42,790
Connecticut$42,190
New York$41,990
Hawaii$41,290
Rhode Island$40,990
Maryland$40,690
Minnesota$40,390
Illinois$40,290
Colorado$40,290
Oregon$40,090
Delaware$39,990
New Hampshire$39,890
Virginia$39,790
Pennsylvania$39,290
Nevada$39,090
North Dakota$38,990
Michigan$38,890
Wisconsin$38,890
Vermont$38,790
Ohio$38,490
Arizona$38,490
Maine$38,490
Texas$38,490
Georgia$38,090
Indiana$37,890
Wyoming$37,890
Utah$37,790
Iowa$37,790
Kansas$37,590
Louisiana$37,590
North Carolina$37,590
Missouri$37,490
Florida$37,390
Montana$37,290
Nebraska$37,190
Kentucky$37,190
South Carolina$36,990
Tennessee$36,890
Idaho$36,890
New Mexico$36,590
Oklahoma$36,490
Alabama$36,290
South Dakota$35,890
Arkansas$35,690
West Virginia$35,590
Mississippi$35,190
Top Paying Cities for Claims Processing Clerk Is
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $49,790
San Francisco: $49,290
Oakland: $48,190
San Jose, CA$49,790
San Francisco, CA$49,290
Oakland, CA$48,190
New York, NY$45,490
Paramus, NJ$44,890
Queens Village, NY$44,890
Passaic, NJ$44,890
Bergenfield, NJ$44,890
Huntington, NY$44,790
Stamford, CT$44,790
Newark, NJ$44,490
Bridgeport, CT$44,390
Vallejo, CA$44,290
New Brunswick, NJ$44,290
Petaluma, CA$44,290
Middlesex, NJ$44,190
Somerset, NJ$44,190
Santa Cruz, CA$44,090
Boston, MA$43,890
Monterey, CA$43,790
Seattle, WA$43,690
Santa Rosa, CA$43,690
Los Angeles, CA$43,690
Juneau, AK$43,590
Washington, DC$43,490
Orange, CA$43,390
Santa Ana, CA$43,290
Anaheim, CA$43,190
Anchorage, AK$43,190
Long Beach, CA$43,190
Santa Maria, CA$43,090
Everett, WA$43,090
Danbury, CT$42,890
Bremerton, WA$42,890
Santa Barbara, CA$42,690
Tacoma, WA$42,690
New Suffolk, NY$42,690
Sacramento, CA$42,690
Brockton, MA$42,590
San Diego, CA$42,590
Trenton, NJ$42,590
Fairbanks, AK$42,490
Lompoc, CA$42,390
Lowell, MA$42,390
Ventura, CA$42,390
Nashua, NH$42,290
Stockton, CA$42,290
Modesto, CA$42,090
Poughkeepsie, NY$41,990
New Haven, CT$41,890
Olympia, WA$41,890
Kennewick, WA$41,890
Lawrence, MA$41,690
Hartford, CT$41,690
Riverside, CA$41,690
New Britain, CT$41,590
New London, CT$41,590
Atlantic City, NJ$41,590
San Bernardino, CA$41,590
Richland, WA$41,590
New Bedford, MA$41,590
Bakersfield, CA$41,590
Norwich, CT$41,490
Portsmouth, NH$41,490
Boulder, CO$41,490
Portland, OR$41,390
Worcester, MA$41,390
Minneapolis, MN$41,290
Philadelphia, PA$41,190
Honolulu, HI$41,090
Saint Paul, MN$41,090
Vineland, NJ$41,090
Providence, RI$40,890
Bellingham, WA$40,790
Springfield, MA$40,790
Chicago, IL$40,790
Baltimore, MD$40,690
Chico, CA$40,590
Pittsfield, MA$40,490
Manchester, NH$40,490
Spokane, WA$40,290
Denver, CO$40,290
Albany, NY$40,090
Troy, NY$40,090
Schenectady, NY$39,990
Wilmington, DE$39,990
Nassau, NY$39,990
Burlington, VT$39,890
Salem, OR$39,890
Portland, ME$39,790
Yakima, WA$39,690
Milwaukee, WI$39,590
Rochester, MN$39,590
Reno, NV$39,590
Fresno, CA$39,590
Allentown, PA$39,490
Ann Arbor, MI$39,490
Detroit, MI$39,490
Colorado Springs, CO$39,390
Syracuse, NY$39,390
Carson City, NV$39,390
Houston, TX$39,390
Eugene, OR$39,290
Gary, IN$39,290
Springfield, OR$39,290
Bismarck, ND$39,290
Fort Collins, CO$39,190
Galveston, TX$39,190
Medford, OR$39,190
Concord, NH$39,090
Austin, TX$39,090
Dallas, TX$38,990
Mesa, AZ$38,990
Reading, PA$38,990
Phoenix, AZ$38,990
Saint Cloud, MN$38,990
Madison, WI$38,890
Utica, NY$38,790
Rochester, NY$38,790
Des Moines, IA$38,790
Raleigh, NC$38,790
Atlanta, GA$38,690
Battle Creek, MI$38,690
Salt Lake City, UT$38,690
Lancaster, PA$38,590
Harrisburg, PA$38,590
Richmond, VA$38,490
Pittsburgh, PA$38,490
Boca Raton, FL$38,490
Columbus, OH$38,490
Kansas City, MO$38,490
Champaign, IL$38,490
Kansas City, KS$38,490
Fort Worth, TX$38,490
Cincinnati, OH$38,390
Las Vegas, NV$38,390
Cleveland, OH$38,390
Indianapolis, IN$38,390
Petersburg, VA$38,290
Huntsville, AL$38,290
Lansing, MI$38,290
Elkhart, IN$38,190
York, PA$38,190
Saint Louis, MO$38,190
Charlotte, NC$38,190
Racine, WI$38,190
Dayton, OH$38,190
Buffalo, NY$38,190
Appleton, WI$38,190
Pueblo, CO$38,190
Lebanon, PA$38,190
Rockford, IL$38,090
Binghamton, NY$38,090
Toledo, OH$38,090
Benton Harbor, MI$38,090
Rock Hill, SC$38,090
Beaumont, TX$38,090
Gastonia, NC$38,090
Lorain, OH$38,090
Billings, MT$38,090
Springfield, IL$37,990
Elyria, OH$37,990
Fargo, ND$37,990
Flagstaff, AZ$37,990
Fort Lauderdale, FL$37,990
Duluth, MN$37,990
Miami, FL$37,990
Bangor, ME$37,890
Grand Forks, ND$37,890
Cheyenne, WY$37,890
Hialeah, FL$37,790
Cedar Rapids, IA$37,790
Durham, NC$37,790
Louisville, KY$37,790
Grand Rapids, MI$37,790
Virginia Beach, VA$37,690
New Orleans, LA$37,690
Casper, WY$37,690
Scranton, PA$37,690
Akron, OH$37,590
Peoria, IL$37,590
Sarasota, FL$37,590
Nashville, TN$37,590
Omaha, NE$37,590
Green Bay, WI$37,590
Charleston, SC$37,490
Baton Rouge, LA$37,490
Davenport, IA$37,490
Jamestown, NY$37,490
Tucson, AZ$37,490
Saint Petersburg, FL$37,490
Tampa, FL$37,490
Port Arthur, TX$37,390
Bradenton, FL$37,390
Evansville, IN$37,390
Orlando, FL$37,290
Clearwater, FL$37,290
Santa Fe, NM$37,290
La Crosse, WI$37,190
Canton, OH$37,190
Albuquerque, NM$37,190
Newport News, VA$37,090
High Point, NC$37,090
Ogden, UT$37,090
Corpus Christi, TX$37,090
Norfolk, VA$37,090
Laramie, WY$37,090
Tulsa, OK$36,990
Memphis, TN$36,990
Fort Myers, FL$36,990
Moline, IL$36,990
Rock Island, IL$36,990
Salisbury, NC$36,990
Jacksonville, FL$36,990
Saginaw, MI$36,990
Boise, ID$36,990
Provo, UT$36,890
Fort Wayne, IN$36,890
Waterloo, IA$36,890
Spartanburg, SC$36,890
Lincoln, NE$36,890
Cedar Falls, IA$36,790
San Antonio, TX$36,790
Greensboro, NC$36,790
South Bend, IN$36,790
Winston Salem, NC$36,690
Birmingham, AL$36,690
Savannah, GA$36,690
Muskegon, MI$36,690
Lake Charles, LA$36,590
Anderson, IN$36,590
Lexington, KY$36,590
Augusta, GA$36,590
Greenville, SC$36,590
Columbia, SC$36,490
Springfield, OH$36,490
Tuscaloosa, AL$36,490
Lima, OH$36,490
Wichita, KS$36,490
Asheville, NC$36,390
Bloomington, IN$36,390
Knoxville, TN$36,290
Shreveport, LA$36,290
Wilmington, NC$36,190
Roanoke, VA$36,190
Melbourne, FL$36,090
Longview, TX$36,090
Chillicothe, OH$36,090
Oklahoma City, OK$36,090
Frankfort, KY$36,090
Topeka, KS$36,090
Sioux Falls, SD$35,990
Mobile, AL$35,990
Terre Haute, IN$35,990
Altoona, PA$35,990
Sioux City, IA$35,890
Chattanooga, TN$35,890
Fayetteville, AR$35,890
Amarillo, TX$35,890
Killeen, TX$35,890
Idaho Falls, ID$35,790
Lynchburg, VA$35,790
Gainesville, FL$35,790
Temple, TX$35,690
Pensacola, FL$35,690
Clarksville, TN$35,690
Daytona Beach, FL$35,690
Lafayette, LA$35,690
Little Rock, AR$35,690
Portsmouth, OH$35,690
Youngstown, OH$35,690
Hopkinsville, KY$35,590
Erie, PA$35,590
Florence, SC$35,490
Charleston, WV$35,490
Great Falls, MT$35,490
Helena, MT$35,390
Waco, TX$35,390
Tallahassee, FL$35,390
Macon, GA$35,390
Fayetteville, NC$35,390
Pine Bluff, AR$35,290
Vincennes, IN$35,290
Lubbock, TX$35,290
Alamogordo, NM$35,290
Twin Falls, ID$35,190
Rapid City, SD$35,190
Montgomery, AL$35,090
Parkersburg, WV$35,090
Greenville, MS$35,090
Jackson, MS$35,090
Huntington, WV$35,090
Wichita Falls, TX$34,990
Springfield, MO$34,990
Biloxi, MS$34,990
Monroe, LA$34,990
Johnstown, PA$34,990
Pascagoula, MS$34,890
Abilene, TX$34,890
Columbus, GA$34,890
Sumter, SC$34,890
Kingsport, TN$34,790
Albany, GA$34,790
Gulfport, MS$34,690
Alexandria, LA$34,590
Fort Smith, AR$34,490
El Paso, TX$34,390
Las Cruces, NM$34,190
Harlingen, TX$34,090
Pocatello, ID$34,090
Florence, AL$34,090
Brownsville, TX$34,090
Mcallen, TX$33,990
Dothan, AL$33,890
Columbus, MS$33,690
Altus, OK$33,490
Lawton, OK$33,390
Pierre, SD$33,290
What Skills Can Increase a Claims Processing Clerk I's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.26% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Financial Services (Mentioned in 3.37% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
Security Clearance (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Customer Service
13.26%
Financial Services
3.37%
Security Clearance
1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Claims Processing Clerk I's salary.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Mediation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Analysis
$50,152
27%
Building Relationships
$50,152
27%
Mediation
$46,993
19%
Presentation
$46,203
17%
Diversity and Inclusion
$45,019
14%
Decision Making
$45,019
14%
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Claims Processing Clerk I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Claims Processing Clerk I salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $43,315.
While startup companies pay approximate $36,688.
Claims Processing Clerk I Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$36,688
Growth Stage
51~500
$38,791
Established
501~5000
$41,838
Enterprise
5000+
$43,315
Claims Processing Clerk I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Claims Processing Clerk I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average.
In contrast, Claims Processing Clerk positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Claims Processing Clerk I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industries for a Claims Processing Clerk I
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services
$51,337
$25.0
30%
Energy & Utilities
$47,388
$23.0
20%
Healthcare
$43,439
$21.0
10%
Claims Processing Clerk I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Claims Processing Clerk I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
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Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$36,690
Average$39,490/year
$43,590
$3,058
Average$3,291/month
$3,633
$706
Average$759/week
$838
$18
Average$19/hour
$21
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$43,590
$3,633
$838
$21
Average
$39,490
$3,291
$759
$19
25th Percentile
$36,690
$3,058
$706
$18
Salaries of jobs related to Claims Processing Clerk I
Salaries for a Claims Processing Clerk I can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $43,344 in 2023
to around $42,941 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Claims Processing Clerk I salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Claims Processing Clerk I Over Time
2022
$???
2023
$43,344
2024
$43,445
2025
$42,941
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$43,344
2024
$43,445
2025
$42,941
2026
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Most common benefits for Claims Processing Clerk I
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Claims Processing Clerk I
Here are companies hiring for Claims Processing Clerk I and their salaries, click below for more details.
K
$114,295/per year
Kpmg Us LLP
Business Services
the United States
W
$114,096/per year
Warner Bros Discovery
Business Services
the United States
D
$111,927/per year
Dentsu International Ltd
Business Services
the United States
G
$111,873/per year
GroupM Worldwide Inc
Business Services
the United States
C
$111,651/per year
CoWorx Staffing
Business Services
the United States
C
$110,194/per year
Contemporary Services Corp
Business Services
the United States
S
$107,128/per year
Showcase Cinemas
Business Services
the United States
A
$106,429/per year
Amentum Services Inc
Business Services
the United States
A
$106,199/per year
Allied Universal Security Services LLC
Business Services
the United States
S
$106,104/per year
Sodexo USA
Business Services
the United States
J
$105,192/per year
JLL Technologies
Business Services
the United States
I
$104,478/per year
Intact Insurance Group USA LLC
Business Services
the United States
N
$101,619/per year
NielsenIQ
Business Services
the United States
T
$101,470/per year
The Leading Edge Alliance
Business Services
the United States
H
$101,308/per year
Honeywell UOP
Business Services
the United States
R
$97,720/per year
Reeve & Associates
Business Services
the United States
M
$97,584/per year
ManpowerGroup Global Inc
Business Services
the United States
F
$95,980/per year
Financial Sys Nco
Business Services
the United States
A
$95,314/per year
Arrow Global Ltd
Business Services
the United States
C
$94,777/per year
CarMax Enterprise Services LLC
Business Services
the United States
D
$94,479/per year
DZConneX
Business Services
the United States
A
$93,802/per year
Adecco Staffing, USA
Business Services
the United States
R
$92,937/per year
Resource MFG
Business Services
the United States
Z
$92,774/per year
Zachry Brands Inc
Business Services
the United States
G
$88,138/per year
Greystar Worldwide LLC
Business Services
the United States
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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Claims Processing Clerk I?
The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Claims Processing Clerk I roles,
with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.
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