Short Term Disability Case Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Short Term Disability Case Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Short Term Disability Case Manager in the United States is $37,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Short Term Disability Case Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,729
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,059 to $40,770
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,908
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Short Term Disability Case Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,770 $3,398 $784 $20
Average $37,520 $3,127 $722 $18
25th Percentile $34,059 $2,838 $655 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Short Term Disability Case Manager Salaries

A Short Term Disability Case Manager'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 Short Term Disability Case Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Short Term Disability Case Manager'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): $36,944
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,020
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,148
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,459
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,615
Levels Salary
Entry Level Short Term Disability Case Manager$36,944
Intermediate Level Short Term Disability Case Manager$38,020
Senior Level Short Term Disability Case Manager$40,148
Specialist Level Short Term Disability Case Manager$40,459
Expert Level Short Term Disability Case Manager$40,615
$36,944 0 yr
$38,020 < 2 yrs
$40,148 2-4 yrs
$40,459 5-8 yrs
$40,615 > 8 yrs
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How Do Short Term Disability Case Manager 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 Short Term Disability Case Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,543.
  • California: $41,385.
  • Massachusetts: $40,833.

Top Paying Cities for Short Term Disability Case Managers

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: $47,324
  • San Francisco: $46,859
  • Oakland: $45,820

What Skills Can Increase a Short Term Disability Case Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 20.37% 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.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • Workday (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 20.37%
Programming 3.02%
Workday 1.54%
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 Short Term Disability Case Manager's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$45,775
22%
Oncology
$43,148
15%
Leadership
$42,398
13%
Commitment
$42,023
12%
Written Communication
$42,023
12%
Service Excellence
$42,023
12%
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How Education impacts a Short Term Disability Case Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Short Term Disability Case Managers 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 Short Term Disability Case Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,922 and $39,834).

Short Term Disability Case Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Short Term Disability Case Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.3%
High School 64.1%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 12.0%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Short Term Disability Case Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Short Term Disability Case Manager'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Short Term Disability Case Manager

Salaries for a Short Term Disability Case Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,775 in 2023 to around $37,433 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Short Term Disability Case Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Short Term Disability Case Manager Over Time

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$37,775
2024
$37,568
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