How much does a Claims Examiner make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$51,813 / yrTotal Pay
$48,471 / yrBase Pay
$3,342 / yrAdditional Pay

$51,813

 / yr
$35K$76K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Claims Examiner is $51,813 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,471 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 $3,342 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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Related Job Titles

For Claims Examiner

Some related job titles are Claims Adjuster Salaries with median pay of $54,564, Claims Analyst Salaries with median pay of $53,366, Claims Processor Salaries with median pay of $40,310, Claims Representative Salaries with median pay of $48,356.

Top Paying Companies

For a Claims Examiner in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Claims Examiner in United States. Employers include Next Insurance, GEICO and US Department of Labor.

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Next Insurance
Next Insurance
$75,608/yr
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Claims ExaminerSee 267 salaries from this location

$58,366

 / yr

$71,751

 / yr

$64,751

 / yr

$59,211

 / yr

$25

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$30

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$71,247

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$64,705

 / yr

$30

 / hr

$58,474

 / yr

$62,391

 / yr

$71,575

 / yr

$27

 / hr

$29

 / hr

$65,508

 / yr

$71,344

 / yr

$26

 / hr

$27

 / hr

$63,613

 / yr

$55,038

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Top Paying Industries

For a Claims Examiner in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Claims Examiner in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $67,718, Information Technology with a median total pay of $66,455, Insurance with a median total pay of $62,391, Financial Services with a median total pay of $61,721, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $53,454.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$67,718

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$66,455

    6% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$62,391

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$61,721

    1% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$53,454

    16% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Claims Examiner are US Department of Labor, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and US Navy.

US Department of LaborUS Department of Labor$71,575/yr
US NavyUS Navy$69,546/yr

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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

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Grievance and Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$74,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Denials and Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Claim Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$51,000

/yr

$46K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$41,900

/yr

$40K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Claims Examiner pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Claims Examiner is $48,471 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Claims Examiner salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2793 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Claims Examiner employees.

The highest salary for a Claims Examiner in United States is $70,011 per year.

The lowest salary for a Claims Examiner in United States is $33,558 per year.

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