As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Workers Compensation Adjuster in Washington, DC is $66,169, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,272 weekly, or $5,514 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Workers Compensation Adjuster in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Workers Compensation Adjuster in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $58,477 to $85,193. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,143) and 75th percentile ($76,127), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,193 per year. This $13,984 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Benchmarking, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Workers Compensation Adjuster often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Workers Compensation Adjuster job salary. 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
Workers Compensation Adjuster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $58,477 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $62,143 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $66,169 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $76,127 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $85,193 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $62,143 10% $58,477 90% $85,193 75% $76,127 $66,169 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Workers Compensation Adjuster

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Workers Compensation Adjuster in Washington, DC. The base salary for Workers Compensation Adjuster ranges from $62,143 to $76,127 with the average base salary of $66,169. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,272 to $77,661 with the average total cash compensation of $70,164.

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