Claims Handler Salary in the United States

How much does a Claims Handler make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claims Handler in the United States is $38,776 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,401
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,968 to $42,767
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,411
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Claims Handler Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
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75th Percentile $42,767 $3,564 $822 $21
Average $38,776 $3,231 $746 $19
25th Percentile $35,968 $2,997 $692 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Claims Handler Salaries

A Claims Handler'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Claims Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Handler'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): $37,781
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,776
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,182
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,711
Levels Salary
Entry Level Claims Handler$37,781
Intermediate Level Claims Handler$38,776
Senior Level Claims Handler$41,182
Specialist Level Claims Handler$41,535
Expert Level Claims Handler$41,711
$37,781 0 yr
$38,776 < 2 yrs
$41,182 2-4 yrs
$41,535 5-8 yrs
$41,711 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Claims Handlers

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:

  • San Jose: $48,908
  • San Francisco: $48,427
  • Oakland: $47,353

What Skills Can Increase a Claims Handler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.26% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 3.37% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
  • Security Clearance (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.26%
Financial Services 3.37%
Security Clearance 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Claims Handler's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Mediation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
 $49,245
27%
Building Relationships
 $49,245
27%
Mediation
 $46,143
19%
Presentation
 $45,368
17%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $44,204
14%
Decision Making
 $44,204
14%
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How Education impacts a Claims Handler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Claims Handlers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Claims Handler with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,030 and $41,411).

Claims Handler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Claims Handler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 45.8%
Associates 17.6%
Bachelors 31.5%
Masters 2.8%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Claims Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Handler'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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$35,968
Average $38,776/year
$42,767
$2,997
Average $3,231/month
$3,564
$692
Average $746/week
$822
$17
Average $19/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $42,767 $3,564 $822 $21
Average $38,776 $3,231 $746 $19
25th Percentile $35,968 $2,997 $692 $17

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Salary Trends for Claims Handler

Salaries for a Claims Handler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,256 in 2023 to around $41,863 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Claims Handler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Claims Handler Over Time

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$42,256
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$42,354
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2024 $42,354
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