Insurance Claims Handler Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does an Insurance Claims Handler make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Insurance Claims Handler in Lake Charles, LA is $38,430. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,668 to $42,946, with most professionals earning between $33,153 and $47,058.

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Average Salary Range for Insurance Claims Handler in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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35668
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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39143
What is the average salary for Insurance 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 Insurance Claims Handler in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Insurance Claims Handler ranges from $35,668 to $42,946 with the average base salary of $38,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,188 to $43,863 with the average total cash compensation of $39,143.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $38,430 $35,668 - $42,946
Bonus $713 $520 - $916
Total Pay $39,143 $36,188 - $43,863
* 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 Claims Handler Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,600 - $44,068 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,359 - $44,982 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,119 - $42,286 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,127 - $41,091 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,914 - $42,039 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,227 - $47,231 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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