Subrogation Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Subrogation Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Subrogation Manager in the United States is $126,610 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,881
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,351 to $139,838
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,653
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Subrogation Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $139,838 $11,653 $2,689 $67
Average $126,610 $10,551 $2,435 $61
25th Percentile $120,351 $10,029 $2,314 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Subrogation Manager Salaries

A Subrogation 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 Subrogation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Subrogation 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:

  • Subrogation Specialist (2-4 years): $44,592
  • Subrogation Specialist, Sr. (4-7 years): $56,018
  • Subrogation Supervisor (7+ years): $68,435
  • Subrogation Manager (7+ years): $126,610
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Subrogation Specialist2-4 years$44,592
Subrogation Specialist, Sr.4-7 years$56,018
Subrogation Supervisor7+ years$68,435
Subrogation Manager7+ years$126,610
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Top Paying Cities for Subrogation 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: $159,693
  • San Francisco: $157,945
  • Oakland: $154,616

What Skills Can Increase a Subrogation Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analytical Skills (Mentioned in 15.38% Job Postings): Analytical skill is the ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions.
  • Onboarding (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, is management jargon first created in the 1970's that refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors in order to become effective organizational members and insiders. It is the process of integrating a new employee into the organization and its culture. Tactics used in this process include formal meetings, lectures, videos, printed materials, or computer-based orientations to introduce newcomers to their new jobs and organizations. Research has demonstrated that these socialization techniques lead to positive outcomes for new employees such as higher job satisfaction, better job performance, greater organizational commitment, and reduction in occupational stress and intent to quit.. These outcomes are particularly important to an organization looking to retain a competitive advantage in an increasingly mobile and globalized workforce. In the United States, for example, up to 25% of workers are organizational newcomers engaged in an onboarding process. The term induction is used instead in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and parts of Europe. This is known in some parts of the world as training.
  • Subrogation (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): Subrogation is the assumption by a third party of another party's legal right to collect a debt or damages. It is a legal doctrine whereby one person is entitled to enforce the subsisting or revived rights of another for one's own benefit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analytical Skills 15.38%
Onboarding 7.69%
Subrogation 7.69%
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 Subrogation Manager's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Vendor Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Problem Solving
$136,739
8%
Vendor Management
$134,207
6%
Onboarding
$131,674
4%
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Subrogation Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Subrogation Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $137,592. While startup companies pay approximate $116,553.

Subrogation Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$116,553
Growth Stage51~500$123,227
Established501~5000$132,922
Enterprise5000+$137,592

Subrogation Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Subrogation Manager 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 Insurance and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Subrogation Manager positions in Transportation or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Subrogation Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Subrogation Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$164,593$79.030%
Business Services$151,932$73.020%
Financial Services$139,271$67.010%

Subrogation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Subrogation 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

Subrogation Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Subrogation Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reimbursement Services Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $180,561 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Subrogation Manager

Salaries for a Subrogation Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,530 in 2023 to around $106,912 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Subrogation Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Subrogation Manager Over Time

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$108,825
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FAQ about Subrogation Manager

1. Where can a Subrogation Manager earn the most?

A Subrogation Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Subrogation Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Subrogation Manager is $159,693.

2. What is the highest pay for Subrogation Manager?

The highest pay for Subrogation Manager is $151,881.

3. What is the lowest pay for Subrogation Manager?

The lowest pay for Subrogation Manager is $114,653.

4. What are the responsibilities of Subrogation Manager?

Manages the subrogation function to maximize recovery of paid claims from responsible third parties and their insurers. Oversees a team of supervisors and specialists responsible for identifying, pursuing, and resolving subrogation claims. Develops procedures, recovery strategies, and performance metrics to optimize recovery rates and efficiency. Reviews complex or disputed recovery files and supports legal counsel, adjusters, or external vendors on litigation and negotiation matters. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Subrogation Manager?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Subrogation Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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