Insurance Benefits Specialist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does an Insurance Benefits Specialist make in San Diego, CA? The average Insurance Benefits Specialist salary in San Diego, CA is $68,267 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,599 and $75,372. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Employee Benefits Specialist

Brown & Brown Insurance - Milwaukee , WI

The Benefits Specialist will assist in servicing the benefit consulting responsibilities of the ... Reviews insurance circulars and bulletins to keep current on changes in the industry. * Confers ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Benefits Specialist

Relation Insurance Services - Overland Park , KS

POSITION SUMMARY The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the Benefits Team and ... Experience with self-funded health insurance plans. * aPHR or SHRM-CP certification or equivalent

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Human Resources/Benefits Specialist - Hope Cooperative

TLCS, Inc. - Sacramento , CA

Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health ... The Benefits Specialist is expected to develop the comprehensive knowledge and skill level ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago

Benefits Specialist

Greater Nevada Credit Union - Reno , NV

The Benefit Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits program ... Supplemental insurance and life insurance plans * Paid time off, including vacation and sick time ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Leave of Absence and Benefits Specialist

Mulberry Talent Partners - Portland , OR

Leave of Absence & Benefits Specialist * Contract (6-12 weeks) * Downtown Portland, OR * Hybrid ... Administer and maintain employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Life Agents / Annuity Agents - Certified Federal Benefits Specialist

Federal Employees Retirement Services - Tacoma , WA

The Certified Federal Benefit Specialist is well recognized and a prestigious designation within ... YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: -Life Insurance License -Doesn't mind making phone calls or popping in to meet ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

What does an Insurance Benefits Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of an Insurance Benefits Specialist

Attends monthly staff meetings and all mandatory organization activities.

January 06, 2023

Assist with new group installs, quotes, membership changes, and renewals.

January 08, 2023

Follows policies and procedures for timely and complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

February 21, 2023

Understanding medical terminology to be able to answer clinical questions after reviewing chart notes.

March 25, 2023

Performs reception functions and assures that the telephones are answered, and patients/visitors are greeted in a timely, courteous and professional manner.

March 31, 2023

Provides excellent internal/external customer services via telephone, email or face-to-face contact to assist patients and clients with their eligibility and enrollment needs, and staff with questions or concerns regarding health coverage programs processes and requirements.

April 10, 2023

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance.

April 19, 2023

Request ancillary plan renewal packages, alternative quotes, evaluate, analyze and make recommendations for best solutions.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Insurance Benefits Specialist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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61599

75372

68267

Average Total Cash Compensation

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62998

78284

69995

What is the average salary for Insurance Benefits Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Insurance Benefits Specialist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Insurance Benefits Specialist ranges from $61,599 to $75,372 with the average base salary of $68,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,998 to $78,284 with the average total cash compensation of $69,995.

View Average Salary for Insurance Benefits Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,267	$61,599 - $75,372
Bonus	$1,728	$1,400 - $2,911
Total Pay	$69,995	$62,998 - $78,284

* 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.

Insurance Benefits Specialist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,711 - $75,510	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,895 - $75,735	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,551 - $75,313	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,984 - $75,843	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,551 - $75,313	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,552 - $76,539	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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