Liability Adjuster Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Liability Adjuster make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Liability Adjuster in Chicago, IL is $59,292. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,922 to a high of $72,235, with most professionals earning between $53,864 and $66,067.

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Liability Adjuster

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What does a Liability Adjuster do?

Common responsibilities of a Liability Adjuster

Communicates with drivers, witnesses and claimants in order to gather information regarding claims, refers tasks to auxiliary resources as necessary, and advise as to proper course of action.

March 05, 2023

Documents and communicates all claim activities timely and effectively and in a manner which supports the outcome of the claim file.

September 07, 2022

Reviews loss notices to determine the exposure and assures that those exposures have been properly established via the loss system.

October 15, 2022

Required course work must be completed within a specific time frame not to exceed twelve months from date of promotion to the Adjuster I position.

October 22, 2022

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with automotive repair facilities, police authorities and independent appraisal firms.

February 08, 2023

Negotiates and settles claims in accordance with Citizens Best Claims Practices and Estimating Guidelines and industry standards.

February 17, 2023

Maintains diary system to ensure claim files are up to date, and that required follow-up is taking place.

February 22, 2023

Provide superior customer service to meet the needs of the insured, claimant, all internal and external customers, including carrier clients.

March 07, 2023

Manages mid-level general liability claims by gathering information to determine liability exposure.

March 23, 2023

Determines and explains coverage limits and policy conditions in complex claims involving single or multiple claimants.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Liability Adjuster in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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53864

66067

59292

Average Total Cash Compensation

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55394

69516

61577

What is the average salary for Liability Adjuster in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Liability Adjuster in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Liability Adjuster ranges from $53,864 to $66,067 with the average base salary of $59,292. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,394 to $69,516 with the average total cash compensation of $61,577.

View Average Salary for Liability Adjuster as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,292	$53,864 - $66,067
Bonus	$2,285	$1,530 - $3,450
Total Pay	$61,577	$55,394 - $69,516

* 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.

Liability Adjuster Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,167 - $66,438	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,167 - $66,438	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,105 - $66,363	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,146 - $66,413	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,146 - $66,413	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,934 - $64,926	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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