Claim Administrator Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claim Administrator in the United States is $87,528 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,768
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,199 to $96,029
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,437
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Claim Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,029 $8,002 $1,847 $46
Average $87,528 $7,294 $1,683 $42
25th Percentile $81,199 $6,767 $1,562 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Claim Administrator Salaries

A Claim Administrator'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 Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claim Administrator'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): $85,331
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,770
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,913
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,941
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,137
Levels Salary
Entry Level Claim Administrator$85,331
Intermediate Level Claim Administrator$85,770
Senior Level Claim Administrator$86,913
Specialist Level Claim Administrator$88,941
Expert Level Claim Administrator$92,137
$85,331 0 yr
$85,770 < 2 yrs
$86,913 2-4 yrs
$88,941 5-8 yrs
$92,137 > 8 yrs
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How Do Claim Administrator 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,911.
  • California: $96,544.
  • Massachusetts: $95,257.

Top Paying Cities for Claim Administrators

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: $110,399
  • San Francisco: $109,314
  • Oakland: $106,889

What Skills Can Increase a Claim Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.43% 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 2.85% 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.
  • Insurance Industry (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): The insurance industry comprises companies and people who develop insurance policies, and sell, administrate, and regulate them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.43%
Claims Management 2.85%
Insurance Industry 1.93%
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 Administrator's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$97,156
11%
Initiative
$92,780
6%
Risk Management
$92,780
6%
Knowledge of Claims
$91,905
5%
Agility
$91,905
5%
Conflict Management
$91,905
5%
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How Education impacts a Claim Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Claim Administrators 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 Administrator with a Associate's Degree is between $83,409 and $88,881).

Claim Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Claim Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 13.4%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 62.2%
Masters 10.8%
Doctorate 4.5%
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Claim Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claim Administrator'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 Claim Administrator

Salaries for a Claim Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $82,479 in 2023 to around $82,536 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Claim Administrator salary trends, .

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