Loss Adjuster Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a Loss Adjuster make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loss Adjuster in San Jose, CA is $91,759. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,582 to a high of $113,044, with most professionals earning between $82,244 and $102,900.

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Common responsibilities of a Loss Adjuster

Demonstrate a solid understanding of the repair and replacement of property damages, to include mechanical components of a vehicle, homeowner damages and other potential exposures.

October 07, 2022

Adheres to Fair Claim Practices Acts established within respective states and to company Best Practices.

November 09, 2022

Provides agents with claim handling information and problem resolution via phone conversations, office visits, or presentations at district meetings.

November 29, 2022

Completes factual reports within claim authority in coordination with management by recommending settlement values for large and complex claims as outlined in company policies & procedures and state regulations.

January 19, 2023

Develop a basic understanding of the insurance industry and the organizational relationships of the company.

March 22, 2023

Determines proper policy coverages and applies best claims practices to conclude assigned cases in accordance with company guidelines.

March 24, 2023

Evaluate and adjust claims within limit of authority and summarize claims in excess of authority and submit to manager for approval.

March 31, 2023

Maintains a global view of the property claim workflow in order to provide customers with appropriate, accurate, and timely information.

April 01, 2023

Handle assigned claims and other judgement matters according to company guidelines, good faith file handling requirements, and state legal and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.

April 23, 2023

Recommends additional investigation if warranted and adjusts exposures as needed.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Loss Adjuster in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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82244

102900

91759

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84660

108337

95076

What is the average salary for Loss Adjuster in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Loss Adjuster in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Loss Adjuster ranges from $82,244 to $102,900 with the average base salary of $91,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,660 to $108,337 with the average total cash compensation of $95,076.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,759	$82,244 - $102,900
Bonus	$3,317	$2,416 - $5,437
Total Pay	$95,076	$84,660 - $108,337

* 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.

Loss Adjuster Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,244 - $102,900	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,893 - $91,200	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,087 - $102,703	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,820 - $99,866	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,951 - $100,030	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,917 - $102,490	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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