Claims Appeals Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Claims Appeals Representative make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claims Appeals Representative in the United States is $34,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,240
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,933 to $36,604
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,405
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Claims Appeals Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $36,604 $3,050 $704 $18
Average $34,808 $2,901 $669 $17
25th Percentile $30,933 $2,578 $595 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Claims Appeals Representative Salaries

A Claims Appeals Representative'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 Do Claims Appeals Representative 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 Appeals Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,539.
  • California: $38,393.
  • Massachusetts: $37,881.

Top Paying Cities for Claims Appeals Representatives

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: $43,903
  • San Francisco: $43,422
  • Oakland: $42,507

What Skills Can Increase a Claims Appeals Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.53% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.53%
Long Term Care 4.69%
Home Care 2.18%
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 Appeals Representative's salary.
  • Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dialysis
$39,681
14%
Attention to Detail
$36,896
6%
Initiative
$36,548
5%
Collaboration
$36,548
5%
Cardiac
$36,200
4%
Organizational Skills
$36,200
4%
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Claims Appeals Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Claims Appeals Representative roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, Claims Appeals Representative positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Claims Appeals Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Claims Appeals Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$48,731$23.040%

How Education impacts a Claims Appeals Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Claims Appeals Representatives 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 Appeals Representative with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,160 and $37,049).

Claims Appeals Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Claims Appeals Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 78.7%
Associates 11.4%
Bachelors 7.6%
Masters 0.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Claims Appeals Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Appeals Representative'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Claims Appeals Representative

Salaries for a Claims Appeals Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $50,699 in 2023 to around $51,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Claims Appeals Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Claims Appeals Representative Over Time

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2023 $50,699
2024 $51,504
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