Claims Adjuster Auto Salary in the United States

How much does a Claims Adjuster Auto make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claims Adjuster Auto in the United States is $56,263 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,850
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,746 to $63,375
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,724
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Claims Adjuster Auto Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,375 $5,281 $1,219 $30
Average $56,263 $4,689 $1,082 $27
25th Percentile $50,746 $4,229 $976 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Claims Adjuster Auto Salaries

A Claims Adjuster Auto'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 Claims Adjuster Auto Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Adjuster Auto'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): $55,331
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,949
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,518
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,832
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,041
Levels Salary
Entry Level Claims Adjuster Auto$55,331
Intermediate Level Claims Adjuster Auto$55,949
Senior Level Claims Adjuster Auto$57,518
Specialist Level Claims Adjuster Auto$57,832
Expert Level Claims Adjuster Auto$58,041
$55,331 0 yr
$55,949 < 2 yrs
$57,518 2-4 yrs
$57,832 5-8 yrs
$58,041 > 8 yrs
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How Do Claims Adjuster Auto 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 Claims Adjuster Autos. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,295.
  • California: $62,058.
  • Massachusetts: $61,231.

Top Paying Cities for Claims Adjuster Autos

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: $70,965
  • San Francisco: $70,267
  • Oakland: $68,708

What Skills Can Increase a Claims Adjuster Auto's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.44% 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 1.88% 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 0.87% 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 16.44%
Claims Management 1.88%
Underwriting 0.87%
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 Claims Adjuster Auto's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Medical Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$67,516
20%
Medical Management
$64,140
14%
Troubleshooting
$62,452
11%
Customer Communications
$60,764
8%
Analysis
$60,202
7%
Commitment
$60,202
7%
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How Education impacts a Claims Adjuster Auto's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Claims Adjuster Autos 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 Claims Adjuster Auto with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $51,675 and $54,645).

Claims Adjuster Auto Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Claims Adjuster Auto
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 11.4%
Associates 7.1%
Bachelors 67.1%
Masters 10.0%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Claims Adjuster Auto Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Adjuster Auto'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Claims Adjuster Auto

Salaries for a Claims Adjuster Auto can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,147 in 2023 to around $54,985 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Claims Adjuster Auto salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Claims Adjuster Auto Over Time

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2024
$55,372
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2024 $55,372
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