Claim Investigator Salary in the United States

How much does a Claim Investigator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claim Investigator in the United States is $53,088 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,373
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,871 to $57,425
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,300
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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,425 $4,785 $1,104 $28
Average $53,088 $4,424 $1,021 $26
25th Percentile $45,871 $3,823 $882 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Claim Investigator Salaries

A Claim Investigator'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 Claim Investigator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claim Investigator'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,389
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,707
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,326
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,499
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,615
Levels Salary
Entry Level Claim Investigator$53,389
Intermediate Level Claim Investigator$54,707
Senior Level Claim Investigator$56,326
Specialist Level Claim Investigator$56,499
Expert Level Claim Investigator$56,615
$53,389 0 yr
$54,707 < 2 yrs
$56,326 2-4 yrs
$56,499 5-8 yrs
$56,615 > 8 yrs
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How Do Claim Investigator 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 Claim Investigators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,779.
  • California: $58,556.
  • Massachusetts: $57,776.

Top Paying Cities for Claim Investigators

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: $66,960
  • San Francisco: $66,302
  • Oakland: $64,831

What Skills Can Increase a Claim Investigator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.47% 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.
  • Claim Processing (Mentioned in 3.51% Job Postings): Claims processing refers to the insurance company's procedure to check the claim requests for adequate information, validation, justification and authenticity.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.47%
Claim Processing 3.51%
Technical Skills 1.58%
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 Claim Investigator's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
 $63,706
20%
Leadership
 $57,335
8%
Agility
 $57,335
8%
Knowledge of Claims
 $56,804
7%
Analysis
 $56,273
6%
Mediation
 $56,273
6%
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How Education impacts a Claim Investigator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Claim Investigators 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 a Claim Investigator with a Associate's Degree is between $51,203 and $55,001).

Claim Investigator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Claim Investigator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 18.6%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 55.0%
Masters 8.9%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Claim Investigator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claim Investigator'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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$45,871
Average $53,088/year
$57,425
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Average $4,424/month
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$882
Average $1,021/week
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Average $26/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,425 $4,785 $1,104 $28
Average $53,088 $4,424 $1,021 $26
25th Percentile $45,871 $3,823 $882 $22

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Salary Trends for Claim Investigator

Salaries for a Claim Investigator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,640 in 2023 to around $53,483 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Claim Investigator salary trends, .

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