As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Workers' Compensation Claims Manager in the United States is $95,447. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,137 to $108,254, with most professionals earning between $77,660 and $119,915.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $108,254 | $9,021 | $2,082 | $52 |
| Average | $95,447 | $7,954 | $1,836 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,137 | $7,178 | $1,656 | $41 |
An entry-level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $90,206. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $90,618. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $91,578. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $94,547, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $98,186.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager | $90,206 |
| Intermediate Level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager | $90,618 |
| Senior Level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager | $91,578 |
| Specialist Level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager | $94,547 |
| Expert Level Workers' Compensation Claims Manager | $98,186 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Workers' Compensation Claims Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $117,933 in 2023 to approximately $118,053 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Workers' Compensation Claims Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $95,447 | 68.6% | ||
| Bonus | $3,956 | 2.8% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,604 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,175 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,988 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.0% | ||
| Pension | $5,368 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $12,234 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $139,124 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $95,447. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $46; the average weekly pay of Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $1,836; the average monthly pay of Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $7,954.
A Workers' Compensation Claims 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 Workers' Compensation Claims Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $119,786.
The highest pay for Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $119,915.
The lowest pay for Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is $77,660.
Workers' Compensation Claims Manager manages accountabilities in the administration of first and third party worker's compensation claims. Manages domestic and/or international claim management strategies critical to the organization's success. Being a Workers' Compensation Claims Manager is responsible for reporting, investigation, and analysis; litigation management; resolution/outcome management; and the delivery of claim information. Manages litigated and moderately complex claims and is entrusted with significant settlement authority. Additionally, Workers' Compensation Claims Manager creates and develops relationships with claims adjusters, insurers, outside legal counsel, and other claims related parties. Directs workers' compensation claims policies and procedures within the claim information analysis. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Workers' Compensation Claims Manager 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. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Workers' Compensation Claims Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
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