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Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary in the United States

How much does an Insurance Coverage Analyst III make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Coverage Analyst III in the United States is $96,740 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Insurance Coverage Analyst III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,687
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,830 to $100,900
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,628
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Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $100,900 $8,408 $1,940 $49
Average $96,740 $8,062 $1,860 $47
25th Percentile $88,830 $7,403 $1,708 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salaries

An Insurance Coverage Analyst III'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 Insurance Coverage Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance Coverage Analyst III'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:

  • Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst I (0-2 years): $64,708
  • Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst II (2-4 years): $73,771
  • Insurance Coverage Analyst III (4-7 years): $96,735
  • Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst IV (7+ years): $122,602
  • Insurance Coverage Analyst V (7-10 years): $141,859
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst I0-2 years$64,708
Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst II2-4 years$73,771
Insurance Coverage Analyst III4-7 years$96,735
Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst IV7+ years$122,602
Insurance Coverage Analyst V7-10 years$141,859
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How Do Insurance Coverage Analyst III 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 Insurance Coverage Analyst IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $107,110.
  • California: $106,700.
  • Massachusetts: $105,280.

Top Paying Cities for Insurance Coverage Analyst IIIs

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: $122,020
  • San Francisco: $120,680
  • Oakland: $118,140

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Coverage Analyst III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 19.8% 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.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 2.97% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 19.8%
Underwriting 2.97%
Support Services 1.98%
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 an Insurance Coverage Analyst III's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$111,251
15%
Commitment
$111,251
15%
Financial Services
$106,414
10%
Planning
$104,479
8%
Reinsurance
$103,512
7%
Collaboration
$102,544
6%
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Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Insurance Coverage Analyst III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,203. While startup companies pay approximate $91,507.

Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$91,507
Growth Stage51~500$96,783
Established501~5000$104,491
Enterprise5000+$108,203

Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Coverage Analyst III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Insurance Coverage Analyst positions in Telecom or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Insurance Coverage Analyst III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Insurance Coverage Analyst III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$125,762$60.030%
Biotechnology$120,925$58.025%
Software & Networking$118,023$57.022%
Internet$116,088$56.020%
Pharmaceuticals$114,153$55.018%

Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Coverage Analyst III'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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Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Insurance Coverage Analyst III, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Insurance Coverage Analyst III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Strategic E-commerce Risk Director $156,700 62%
Organizational Insurance Risk Analyst IV $122,700 27%
Operational Risk Analyst IV $122,700 27%

Salary Trends for Insurance Coverage Analyst III

Salaries for an Insurance Coverage Analyst III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $96,644 in 2023 to around $96,363 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Insurance Coverage Analyst III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Insurance Coverage Analyst III Over Time

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$96,644
2024
$96,794
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