Claims Counsel Salary in Rochester, New York

How much does a Claims Counsel make in Rochester, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Counsel in Rochester, NY is $129,168. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,467 to $145,190, with most professionals earning between $101,081 and $159,777.

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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 Rochester, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

114467

145190

129168

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

123913

165822

142744

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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Claims Counsel ranges from $114,467 to $145,190 with the average base salary of $129,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,913 to $165,822 with the average total cash compensation of $142,744.

View Average Salary for Claims Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,168	$114,467 - $145,190
Bonus	$13,575	$9,447 - $20,632
Total Pay	$142,744	$123,913 - $165,822

* 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 Rochester, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,675 - $145,454	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,573 - $144,057	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,341 - $143,762	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,693 - $146,745	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,693 - $146,745	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,174 - $139,745	COMPARE TO Rochester, NY

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About Rochester, New York

Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) east-northeast of Buffalo and about 87 miles (140 km) west of Syracuse and Albany, the state capital is 226 miles (360 km) to the east ; it sits on Lake Ontario's southern shore. The Genesee River bisects the city. Toronto, Canada is northwest 168 miles (270 km) and New York City is about 350 miles (560 km) to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96 km2), of which 35.8 square m...

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