How much does a Claims Adjuster make?

Updated Sep 20, 2023

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$56,714 / yrTotal Pay
$53,168 / yrBase Pay
$3,547 / yrAdditional Pay

$56,714

 / yr
$40K$82K
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The estimated total pay for a Claims Adjuster is $56,714 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,168 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,547 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Claims Adjuster

$56,714 /yr
Claims Adjuster
$73,369 /yr
Senior Claims Adjuster
$64,801 /yr
Lead Claims Adjuster
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Job TitleSalary
Claims Adjuster$56,714 /yr
Senior Claims Adjuster$73,369 /yr
Lead Claims Adjuster$64,801 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Claims Adjuster in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Claims Adjuster in United States. Employers include Roundstone, Chubb and Amazon.

1
Roundstone
Roundstone
$73,831/yr
5 open jobs
4
AIG
$70,555/yr
8
$68,862/yr
10
Metromile
$68,584/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Claims Adjuster in United States

1Roundstone$73,831
2Chubb$71,743
3Amazon$71,072
4AIG$70,555
5York Risk Services$70,512
6Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies$69,252
7Allianz$69,228
8Anonymous$68,862
9IAT Insurance Group$68,738
10Metromile$68,584
Total Pay Trajectory

For Claims Adjuster

$56,714 /yr
Claims Adjuster
$73,369 /yr
Senior Claims Adjuster
$64,801 /yr
Lead Claims Adjuster
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Claims Adjuster?

Job TitleSalary
Claims Adjuster$56,714 /yr
Senior Claims Adjuster$73,369 /yr
Lead Claims Adjuster$64,801 /yr

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Progressive Insurance
3.8
Claims AdjusterSee 1,734 salaries from all locations

$62,964

 / yr
State Farm
3.6
Claims AdjusterSee 862 salaries from all locations

$56,523

 / yr
GEICO
2.9
Claims AdjusterSee 764 salaries from all locations

$57,800

 / yr
Allstate
3.5
Claims AdjusterSee 674 salaries from all locations

$57,892

 / yr
Liberty Mutual Insurance
3.8
Claims AdjusterSee 609 salaries from all locations

$65,722

 / yr
Farmers Insurance Group
3.3
Claims AdjusterSee 479 salaries from all locations

$63,019

 / yr
Travelers
4.1
Claims AdjusterSee 413 salaries from all locations

$67,283

 / yr

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USAA
3.4
Claims AdjusterSee 332 salaries from all locations

$66,581

 / yr
Sedgwick
3.3
Claims AdjusterSee 312 salaries from all locations

$57,507

 / yr
Nationwide
4
Claims AdjusterSee 203 salaries from all locations

$63,047

 / yr
Kemper
3.7
Claims AdjusterSee 193 salaries from all locations

$59,967

 / yr
National General Insurance
3.2
Claims AdjusterSee 174 salaries from all locations

$56,575

 / yr
American Family Insurance
3.3
Claims AdjusterSee 173 salaries from all locations

$60,511

 / yr
The Hartford
3.9
Claims AdjusterSee 166 salaries from all locations

$61,568

 / yr
TheBest Claims Solutions
3.6
Claims AdjusterSee 125 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc.
3.8
Claims AdjusterSee 116 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
3.6
Claims AdjusterSee 105 salaries from all locations

$67,351

 / yr
Gallagher
3.6
Claims AdjusterSee 97 salaries from all locations

$59,736

 / yr
AmTrust Financial
3.4
Claims AdjusterSee 94 salaries from all locations

$60,373

 / yr
UnitedHealth Group
3.7
Claims AdjusterSee 88 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
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Claims Adjuster Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Progressive Insurance Claims Adjuster salaries - 1,734 salaries reported$62,964/yr
State Farm Claims Adjuster salaries - 862 salaries reported$56,523/yr
GEICO Claims Adjuster salaries - 764 salaries reported$57,800/yr
Allstate Claims Adjuster salaries - 674 salaries reported$57,892/yr
Liberty Mutual Insurance Claims Adjuster salaries - 609 salaries reported$65,722/yr
Farmers Insurance Group Claims Adjuster salaries - 479 salaries reported$63,019/yr
Travelers Claims Adjuster salaries - 413 salaries reported$67,283/yr
USAA Claims Adjuster salaries - 332 salaries reported$66,581/yr
Sedgwick Claims Adjuster salaries - 312 salaries reported$57,507/yr
Nationwide Claims Adjuster salaries - 203 salaries reported$63,047/yr
Kemper Claims Adjuster salaries - 193 salaries reported$59,967/yr
National General Insurance Claims Adjuster salaries - 174 salaries reported$56,575/yr
American Family Insurance Claims Adjuster salaries - 173 salaries reported$60,511/yr
The Hartford Claims Adjuster salaries - 166 salaries reported$61,568/yr
TheBest Claims Solutions Claims Adjuster salaries - 125 salaries reported$31/hr
Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc. Claims Adjuster salaries - 116 salaries reported$28/hr
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer Claims Adjuster salaries - 105 salaries reported$67,351/yr
Gallagher Claims Adjuster salaries - 97 salaries reported$59,736/yr
AmTrust Financial Claims Adjuster salaries - 94 salaries reported$60,373/yr
UnitedHealth Group Claims Adjuster salaries - 88 salaries reported$23/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Claims Adjuster in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Claims Adjuster in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $67,178, Real Estate with a median total pay of $66,220, Insurance with a median total pay of $61,276, Information Technology with a median total pay of $59,820, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $58,799.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$67,178

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$66,220

    8% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$61,276

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$59,820

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$58,799

    4% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Claims Adjuster are Allianz and Ameriprise.

AllianzAllianz$69,228/yr
AmeripriseAmeriprise$65,127/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

Recent Salaries Shared

For claims adjuster

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Total Pay

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Submitted

Date or Time

Desk Adjuster

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Auto Claim Adjuster

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Claims Adjuster

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$72,025

/hr

$25 | $72K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Managed Repair Representative

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$66,000

/yr

$64K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Claims Adjuster

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Claims Adjuster

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Auto Claims Adjuster

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Adjudicator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Adjuster

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Claims Adjuster pay FAQ

The average salary for a Claims Adjuster is $56,714 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 14502 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Claims Adjuster employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Claims Adjuster in United States is $68,827 per year.

The lowest salary for a Claims Adjuster in United States is $46,924 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Claims Adjuster or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Claims Adjuster.

Claims adjusters earn pay similar to the pay of cost estimators, fire inspectors, and property appraisers. The role offers an entry-level opportunity in the insurance industry to individuals without high educational barriers to entry.

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The amount claims adjusters make varies, but data reveals that around 70% of them are happy with their salary. If you want your claims adjuster salary to be a good one, a Bachelor's degree and average additional pay of $3,894.67 per year may help.

A claims adjuster's salary depends on a lot of factors, including education, experience, skills, and the type of career path they follow. However, they generally make between $40,642.18 and $88,235.97, with an estimated average salary of $55,796.22. After additional pay such as bonuses, you may be able to expect around $59,690.89. Consider applying for senior roles after building experience and mastering in-demand skills.

Earning higher pay in your claims adjuster career can be a daunting goal. The first thing you can do is earn a relevant Bachelor's degree in a subject like business or finance. Choose a degree that will teach you industry-specific skills or one that will allow you to do a claims adjuster internship. Learn in-demand skills, such as writing, providing estimates, negotiating, and using Microsoft Office. It might also be a good idea to gain professional certification to become a Certified Risk Adjustment Auditor. Finally, work on your soft skills, which include verbal and written communication, good time management, and teamwork.

Negotiating a fair salary is an important skill, whether you've landed your first job offer or want a higher salary in a current role. Figure out how much you should be asking for by browsing claims adjuster jobs and working out how much people with your level of experience and education tend to make. Next, plan your arguments. Explain why you feel you deserve a higher salary. It could be a professional certification you've earned or a big project that was successful. Perhaps you've simply learned new skills or gained years of experience since your last raise. Listing your arguments will allow you to negotiate confidently and successfully.

About 69.65% of Claims Adjuster professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $3,895 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Claims Adjuster in United States as a good salary.

Claims Adjuster professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $40,642 and $88,236 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $59,691 following the average career path of a Claims Adjuster.

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