Insurance Claim Agent Salary in the United States

How much does an Insurance Claim Agent make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Claim Agent in the United States is $53,478 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,183
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,424 to $58,558
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,823
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Insurance Claim Agent Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,558 $4,880 $1,126 $28
Average $53,478 $4,457 $1,028 $26
25th Percentile $48,424 $4,035 $931 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Claim Agent Salaries

An Insurance Claim Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Insurance Claim Agent 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 Insurance Claim Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,211.
  • California: $58,987.
  • Massachusetts: $58,200.

Top Paying Cities for Insurance Claim Agents

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: $67,452
  • San Francisco: $66,714
  • Oakland: $65,308

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Claim Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Dedication (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): Dedication is the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. It produce high-quality results for your company and it helps nurture your work ethic and can lead to success.
  • Heavy Equipment Operation (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): Establishing safety procedures to control, handle, and maintain heavy-duty equipment to reduce manual labor and risks of construction operations.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Dedication 33.33%
Heavy Equipment Operation 33.33%
Work Ethic 33.33%

Insurance Claim Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Claim Agent'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

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