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Insurance Coverage Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Coverage Manager in the United States is $130,690 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,851
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,090 to $142,290
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,439
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Insurance Coverage Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $142,290 $11,858 $2,736 $68
Average $130,690 $10,891 $2,513 $63
25th Percentile $120,090 $10,008 $2,309 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Coverage Manager Salaries

An Insurance Coverage 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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Insurance Coverage Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance Coverage 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:

  • Insurance Coverage Analyst V (7-10 years): $141,859
  • Insurance Coverage Supervisor (10+ years): $107,225
  • Insurance Coverage Manager (10+ years): $130,653
  • Organizational Insurance Risk Senior Manager (10+ years): $181,331
  • Insurance Coverage Director (10+ years): $221,316
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Insurance Coverage Analyst V7-10 years$141,859
Insurance Coverage Supervisor10+ years$107,225
Insurance Coverage Manager10+ years$130,653
Organizational Insurance Risk Senior Manager10+ years$181,331
Insurance Coverage Director10+ years$221,316
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Top Paying Cities for Insurance Coverage 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: $164,790
  • San Francisco: $162,990
  • Oakland: $159,590

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Coverage Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 20.2% 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.
  • Actuarial (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Actuarial performs complex calculations to determine the likelihood of various outcomes related to accidents, illnesses, consumer demand, and investments.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 20.2%
Actuarial 1.97%
Risk Assessment 1.97%
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 Manager's salary.
  • Actuarial Science: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Actuarial Science
$150,294
15%
Team Operations
$143,759
10%
Decision Making
$142,452
9%
Prioritization
$141,145
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
$139,838
7%
Building Relationships
$138,531
6%
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Insurance Coverage Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Insurance Coverage Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $146,176. While startup companies pay approximate $123,621.

Insurance Coverage Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$123,621
Growth Stage51~500$130,748
Established501~5000$141,161
Enterprise5000+$146,176

Insurance Coverage Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Coverage Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Insurance Coverage Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Insurance Coverage Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Insurance Coverage Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$156,828$75.020%
Software & Networking$156,828$75.020%
Energy & Utilities$150,294$72.015%
Financial Services$150,294$72.015%
Pharmaceuticals$143,759$69.010%

How Education impacts an Insurance Coverage Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Insurance Coverage Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Insurance Coverage Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $129,084 and $140,344).

Insurance Coverage Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Insurance Coverage Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 18.6%
Associates 9.0%
Bachelors 49.7%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 6.0%
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Insurance Coverage Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Coverage 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

Insurance Coverage Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Insurance Coverage Manager, 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 Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Strategic E-commerce Risk Director $156,700 20%
Organizational Insurance Risk Senior Manager $181,400 39%
Operational Risk Senior Manager $152,000 16%

Salary Trends for Insurance Coverage Manager

Salaries for an Insurance Coverage 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 Insurance Coverage Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Insurance Coverage Manager Over Time

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$117,933
2024
$118,053
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