Claims Counsel Salary in Canton, Ohio

How much does a Claims Counsel make in Canton, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Counsel in Canton, OH is $123,393. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,348 to $138,698, with most professionals earning between $96,561 and $152,632.

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What does a Claims Counsel do?

Common responsibilities of a Claims Counsel

Assists Specialists and outside counsel on the evaluation of risk and damage exposure, evaluation of case strategy, financial analysis, timely responses to all lawsuits, and developing action steps for the handling of each claim in suit.

November 06, 2022

Participate in case conferences with Examiners, Managers, Directors and /or Underwriters on an as requested basis and ad hoc basis.

November 30, 2022

Represent Surety or Management Liability Claim in claim strategic initiatives (or lead team).

January 31, 2023

Develops skills to work with peers to resolve issues by listening for understanding, discussing all issues related to the situation, and coming to a solution.

February 15, 2023

Drafts actions plans, including coverage recommendations, for the approval of claims managers.

February 15, 2023

Works with senior claim and underwriting leadership to develop and analyze new products and to identify, evaluate and track claim trends and issues.

March 04, 2023

Provides high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations.

March 10, 2023

Demonstrates ability to be flexible, prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties and projects within allotted time.

April 16, 2023

Review proposed declaratory judgment actions and makes a recommendation to the underlying Claims Director as to whether such actions should be filed.

May 08, 2023

Actively participates in the defense of cases through completion of written discovery including interrogatories and production requests and oral discovery in scheduling and preparing witnesses for deposition.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Claims Counsel in Canton, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

109348

138698

123393

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

118373

158407

136361

What is the average salary for Claims Counsel in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Claims Counsel in Canton, OH. The base salary for Claims Counsel ranges from $109,348 to $138,698 with the average base salary of $123,393. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,373 to $158,407 with the average total cash compensation of $136,361.

View Average Salary for Claims Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$123,393	$109,348 - $138,698
Bonus	$12,968	$9,024 - $19,709
Total Pay	$136,361	$118,373 - $158,407

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Claims Counsel Salary Near Canton, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,686 - $141,664	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,686 - $141,664	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,558 - $138,963	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,833 - $145,655	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,407 - $143,846	COMPARE TO Canton, OH
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,833 - $145,655	COMPARE TO Canton, OH

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About Canton, Ohio

Canton (/ˈkæntən/) is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, United States. Canton is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Cleveland and 20 miles (32 km) south of Akron in Northeast Ohio. The city lies on the edge of Ohio's extensive Amish country, particularly in Holmes and Wayne counties to the city's west and southwest. Canton is the largest municipality in the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Stark and Carroll counties. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 73,007, making Canton eighth among Ohio cities in population. F...

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