Hourly Wage for Disability Claims Processing Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Disability Claims Processing Manager?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Disability Claims Processing Manager in the United States is $49, which translates to an annual salary of about $101,558.

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): $57 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45 to $53 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41 per hour
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Disability Claims Processing Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,594 $9,216 $2,127 $53
Average $101,558 $8,463 $1,953 $49
25th Percentile $93,317 $7,776 $1,795 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Disability Claims Processing Manager Salaries

A Disability Claims Processing Manager'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 Disability Claims Processing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Disability Claims Processing Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $98,473
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,842
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,703
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,222
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,920
Levels Salary
Entry Level Disability Claims Processing Manager$98,473
Intermediate Level Disability Claims Processing Manager$98,842
Senior Level Disability Claims Processing Manager$99,703
Specialist Level Disability Claims Processing Manager$102,222
Expert Level Disability Claims Processing Manager$104,920
$98,473 0 yr
$98,842 < 2 yrs
$99,703 2-4 yrs
$102,222 5-8 yrs
$104,920 > 8 yrs
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How Do Disability Claims Processing Manager 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 Disability Claims Processing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,447.
  • California: $112,020.
  • Massachusetts: $110,527.

Top Paying Cities for Disability Claims Processing Managers

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: $128,098
  • San Francisco: $126,696
  • Oakland: $124,025

What Skills Can Increase a Disability Claims Processing Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Claim Reviews (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): A claims review is the process in which the underwriter reviews a claim to assure that it meets a set of standards.
  • Probability (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Probability is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur, or how likely it is that a proposition is true.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 4.71%
Claim Reviews 2.35%
Probability 2.35%
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 Disability Claims Processing Manager's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Quality Audit: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$125,932
24%
Quality Audit
$120,854
19%
Commitment
$117,807
16%
Managing People
$114,761
13%
Team Management
$111,714
10%
Claim Processing
$111,714
10%
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Disability Claims Processing Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Disability Claims Processing Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $113,592. While startup companies pay approximate $96,065.

Disability Claims Processing Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$96,065
Growth Stage51~500$101,603
Established501~5000$109,695
Enterprise5000+$113,592

Disability Claims Processing Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Disability Claims Processing Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Disability Claims Processing Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Disability Claims Processing Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Disability Claims Processing Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$106,636$51.05%
Business Services$106,636$51.05%
Construction$106,636$51.05%
Energy & Utilities$106,636$51.05%
Healthcare$106,636$51.05%

Disability Claims Processing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Disability Claims Processing Manager'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Disability Claims Processing Manager

Salaries for a Disability Claims Processing Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,933 in 2023 to around $117,300 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Disability Claims Processing Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Disability Claims Processing Manager Over Time

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$117,933
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