What are the main factors that influence a Claims Adjudicator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Claims Adjudicator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Claims Adjudicator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Claims Adjudicator's salary?

A Claims Adjudicator's salary grows with experience: a Claims Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $39,858, a Claims Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $47,970, a Claims Adjudicator (3-5 years)earns $53,218, a Claims Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $77,082, a Claims Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $101,733,

What are the highest paying states for a Claims Adjudicator?

Claims Adjudicator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Claims Adjudicator roles are District of Columbia $58,725, California $58,503, Massachusetts $57,723. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Claims Adjudicator roles make?

Salaries for Claims Adjudicator level roles vary by specialization: Claims Executive: $214,193; VP of Claims: $214,178; Claims Director: $183,394; Claims Manager: $127,605; Unemployment Adjudicator: $78,993.

Claims Adjudicator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Claims Adjudicator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claims Adjudicator in Delaware is $53,713 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,577
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,588 to $60,447
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,922

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Claims Adjudicator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,447	$5,037	$1,162	$29
Average	$53,713	$4,476	$1,033	$26
25th Percentile	$48,588	$4,049	$934	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Claims Adjudicator Salaries

A Claims Adjudicator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Claims Adjudicator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Adjudicator'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): $39,858
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,970
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,082
Expert (over 8 years): $101,733

Levels	Salary
Claims Cl... Level Claims Adjudicator	$39,858
Claims Cl... Level Claims Adjudicator	$47,970
Claims Ad... Level Claims Adjudicator	$53,218
Claims Su... Level Claims Adjudicator	$77,082
Claims Su... Level Claims Adjudicator	$101,733

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How Do Claims Adjudicator 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 Adjudicators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,725.
California: $58,503.
Massachusetts: $57,723.

District of Columbia $58,725 California $58,503 Massachusetts $57,723 Washington $57,511 New Jersey $57,490 Alaska $57,415 Connecticut $56,683 New York $56,386

Hawaii $55,437 Rhode Island $54,991 Maryland $54,689 Minnesota $54,275 Colorado $54,116 Illinois $54,063 Oregon $53,862 Delaware $53,713

New Hampshire $53,620 Virginia $53,411 Pennsylvania $52,801 Nevada $52,493 North Dakota $52,393 Michigan $52,233 Wisconsin $52,175 Vermont $52,058

Texas $51,735 Maine $51,714 Arizona $51,682 Ohio $51,645 Georgia $51,157 Indiana $50,913 Wyoming $50,865 Utah $50,791

Iowa $50,759 Kansas $50,504 Louisiana $50,430 North Carolina $50,404 Missouri $50,393 Florida $50,186 Montana $50,075 Nebraska $49,969

Kentucky $49,910 South Carolina $49,698 Tennessee $49,566 Idaho $49,512 New Mexico $49,125 Oklahoma $49,040 Alabama $48,727 South Dakota $48,202

Arkansas $47,916 West Virginia $47,762 Mississippi $47,301

Top Paying Cities for Claims Adjudicators

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:

Lincoln: $53,471
Little Creek: $53,863
Magnolia: $53,785

Lincoln, DE $53,471 Little Creek, DE $53,863 Magnolia, DE $53,785 Milford, DE $53,607 Marydel, DE $53,695 Millsboro, DE $53,247 Millville, DE $53,329 Milton, DE $53,421

Nassau, DE $53,460 Ocean View, DE $53,320 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,423 Seaford, DE $53,453 Selbyville, DE $53,232 Smyrna, DE $53,900 Viola, DE $53,652 Woodside, DE $53,796

Bear, DE $53,672 Newark, DE $53,652 Claymont, DE $53,761 Delaware City, DE $53,705 Hockessin, DE $53,647 Kirkwood, DE $53,695 Middletown, DE $53,716 Montchanin, DE $53,659

New Castle, DE $53,667 Odessa, DE $53,742 Port Penn, DE $53,778 Rockland, DE $53,664 Saint Georges, DE $53,699 Townsend, DE $53,782 Winterthur, DE $53,671 Lewes, DE $53,442

Wilmington, DE $53,650 Dover, DE $53,863 Dover Afb, DE $53,579 Bethany Beach, DE $53,264 Bethel, DE $53,319 Bridgeville, DE $53,445 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,711 Cheswold, DE $53,845

Clayton, DE $53,847 Dagsboro, DE $53,227 Delmar, DE $53,141 Ellendale, DE $53,303 Felton, DE $53,603 Fenwick Island, DE $53,238 Frankford, DE $53,146 Frederica, DE $53,656

Georgetown, DE $53,207 Greenwood, DE $53,453 Harbeson, DE $53,263 Harrington, DE $53,535 Hartly, DE $53,702 Houston, DE $53,459 Kenton, DE $53,850 Laurel, DE $53,175

Yorklyn, DE $53,663

Claims Adjudicator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Claims Adjudicator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Claims Adjudicator positions in Retail & Wholesale or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Claims Adjudicator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Claims Adjudicator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$69,827	$34.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$64,456	$31.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$59,085	$28.0	10%

Claims Adjudicator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Adjudicator'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.

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$48,588

Average $53,713/year

$60,447

$4,049

Average $4,476/month

$5,037

$934

Average $1,033/week

$1,162

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,447	$5,037	$1,162	$29
Average	$53,713	$4,476	$1,033	$26
25th Percentile	$48,588	$4,049	$934	$23

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