Claims Handler Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Claims Handler make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Handler in Houston, TX is $41,665. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,531 to $46,799, with most professionals earning between $33,767 and $51,475.

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What does a Claims Handler do?

Common responsibilities of a Claims Handler

Evaluate and investigate policy coverage, liability and damages in a timely manner while following a set of general claims and statutory guidelines.

August 05, 2022

Leads operational process improvement initiatives based on data and trend analysis.

January 28, 2023

Plans, recommends and implements major process improvement initiatives in alignment with other key stakeholders and according to IRM guidelines.

February 08, 2023

Serves as a technical expert within the department through mentoring, cross training and knowledge sharing.

February 14, 2023

Collaborates with Reporting Analyst to create standard reports and processes for monitoring and benchmarking claim activity and claim results to senior management.

February 17, 2023

Assist internal and external customers with problems or questions regarding claims by phone or through written correspondence while providing a high level of customer service.

April 25, 2023

Prepare timely and accurate reports to management regarding significant claim developments.

April 26, 2023

Makes financial decisions based upon structured guidelines, policies and procedures.

April 27, 2023

Communicate with involved parties and negotiate appropriate settlements with claimants, insureds and attorneys within approved payment authority.

May 01, 2023

Respond to internal requests for information from management, reinsurers, auditors, etc.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Claims Handler in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

37531

46799

41665

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

38127

48243

42547

What is the average salary for Claims Handler in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Claims Handler in Houston, TX. The base salary for Claims Handler ranges from $37,531 to $46,799 with the average base salary of $41,665. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,127 to $48,243 with the average total cash compensation of $42,547.

View Average Salary for Claims Handler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,665	$37,531 - $46,799
Bonus	$883	$597 - $1,443
Total Pay	$42,547	$38,127 - $48,243

* 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 Handler Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,933 - $47,302	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,107 - $47,518	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,292 - $45,255	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,555 - $44,336	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,908 - $42,282	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,801 - $45,890	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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