Cat Adjuster Salary in the United States

How much does a Cat Adjuster make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cat Adjuster in the United States is $71,703 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,577
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,441 to $76,872
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,739
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Cat Adjuster Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,872 $6,406 $1,478 $37
Average $71,703 $5,975 $1,379 $34
25th Percentile $65,441 $5,453 $1,258 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Cat Adjuster Salaries

A Cat Adjuster'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.

Top Paying Cities for Cat Adjusters

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: $90,439
  • San Francisco: $89,449
  • Oakland: $87,564

What Skills Can Increase a Cat Adjuster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.43% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Claims Management (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Claims Management means the process of identifying, controlling and resolving demands by individuals or public entities to recover losses from any Member of the Association.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 0.86% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.43%
Claims Management 1.86%
Underwriting 0.86%
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 Cat Adjuster's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Medical Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$77,440
8%
Medical Management
$75,288
5%
Business Development
$75,288
5%
Insurance Industry
$74,571
4%
Presentation
$74,571
4%
Accounting
$74,571
4%
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Cat Adjuster Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cat Adjuster roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Cat Adjuster positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cat Adjuster as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cat Adjuster

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$93,214$45.030%
Insurance$89,629$43.025%
Financial Services$86,044$41.020%
Healthcare$78,874$38.010%

How Education impacts a Cat Adjuster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cat Adjusters enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cat Adjuster with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,943 and $72,294).

Cat Adjuster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cat Adjuster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 12.7%
Associates 8.1%
Bachelors 70.2%
Masters 6.7%
Doctorate 2.0%
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Cat Adjuster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cat Adjuster'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cat Adjuster

Salaries for a Cat Adjuster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,255 in 2023 to around $64,842 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cat Adjuster salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cat Adjuster Over Time

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$65,255
2024
$65,126
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Cat Adjuster

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Cat Adjuster?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Cat Adjuster roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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