As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Coding Auditor in the US is $72,010, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,385 weekly, or $6,001 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Coding Auditor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Coding Auditor in the US vary widely, spanning from $56,477 to $88,003. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,880) and 75th percentile ($80,382), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,003 per year. This $16,502 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Physiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Coding Auditor often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Coding Auditor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Coding Auditor Salary $56,477 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Coding Auditor Salary $63,880 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Coding Auditor Salary $72,010 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Coding Auditor Salary $80,382 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Coding Auditor Salary $88,003 US March 01, 2026
25% $63,880 10% $56,477 90% $88,003 75% $80,382 $72,010 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Coding Auditor ?

A clinical coder - also known as clinical coding officer, diagnostic coder, medical coder, nosologist or medical records technician - is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyse clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix manag...

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