Claims Handler Salary in Seattle, Washington

How much does a Claims Handler make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Handler in Seattle, WA is $46,053. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,484 to $51,729, with most professionals earning between $37,323 and $56,896.

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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 Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

41484

51729

46053

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42144

53321

47033

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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Claims Handler ranges from $41,484 to $51,729 with the average base salary of $46,053. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,144 to $53,321 with the average total cash compensation of $47,033.

View Average Salary for Claims Handler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$46,053	$41,484 - $51,729
Bonus	$980	$660 - $1,592
Total Pay	$47,033	$42,144 - $53,321

* 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 Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,512 - $50,517	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,484 - $51,729	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,442 - $51,677	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,591 - $50,615	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,591 - $50,615	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,726 - $50,784	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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About Seattle, Washington

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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