How much does a Claims Examiner make?

Updated Dec 4, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$44K - $71K/yr
Base Pay
$41K - $66K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$55K

/yr
$44K$71K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Claims Examiner is $55,492 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,121 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 $3,371 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $44K-$71K/yr?

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 RLI, Healthfirst (New York) and MGIC Investment.

1
RLI
RLI
$76,695/yr
27 open jobs
8
AIG
$66,492/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Claims Examiner in United States

1RLI$76,695
2Healthfirst (New York)$71,818
3MGIC Investment$71,069
4Auto-Owners Insurance$68,798
5Prudential$68,555
6Chubb$67,850
7Travelers$66,576
8AIG$66,492
9Genworth$66,456
10Kinsale Insurance Company$66,401

What are total pay estimates for a Claims Examiner at different companies?

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Sedgwick
3.3
Claims ExaminerSee 304 salaries from all locations

$56,773

 / yr
GEICO
2.8
Claims ExaminerSee 145 salaries from all locations

$59,887

 / yr
Lincoln Financial Group
3.7
Claims ExaminerSee 98 salaries from all locations

$60,104

 / yr
Matrix Absence Management
3
Claims ExaminerSee 57 salaries from all locations

$54,613

 / yr
Firstsource Solutions
3.4
Claims ExaminerSee 52 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
TheBest Claims Solutions
3.6
Claims ExaminerSee 42 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Chubb
3.7
Claims ExaminerSee 40 salaries from all locations

$67,850

 / yr

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Health Care Service Corporation
3.9
Claims ExaminerSee 37 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Prudential
3.9
Claims ExaminerSee 37 salaries from all locations

$68,555

 / yr
James River Group
3.5
Claims ExaminerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$59,349

 / yr
Mercury Insurance Company
3.6
Claims ExaminerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$58,381

 / yr
US Department of Labor
3.8
Claims ExaminerSee 35 salaries from all locations

$64,998

 / yr
AmeriHealth Caritas
3.4
Claims ExaminerSee 33 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
WebTPA
4.2
Claims ExaminerSee 30 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
Claims ExaminerSee 28 salaries from all locations

$59,397

 / yr
Molina Healthcare
3.4
Claims ExaminerSee 26 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Country-Wide Insurance Company
2.6
Claims ExaminerSee 26 salaries from all locations

$60,873

 / yr
UnitedHealth Group
3.7
Claims ExaminerSee 24 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Reliance Standard Life Insurance
3.5
Claims ExaminerSee 21 salaries from all locations

$59,717

 / yr
Sedgwick
3.3
Claims Examiner ISee 18 salaries from all locations

$50,861

 / yr
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Claims Examiner Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Sedgwick Claims Examiner salaries - 304 salaries reported$56,773/yr
GEICO Claims Examiner salaries - 145 salaries reported$59,887/yr
Lincoln Financial Group Claims Examiner salaries - 98 salaries reported$60,104/yr
Matrix Absence Management Claims Examiner salaries - 57 salaries reported$54,613/yr
Firstsource Solutions Claims Examiner salaries - 52 salaries reported$23/hr
TheBest Claims Solutions Claims Examiner salaries - 42 salaries reported$25/hr
Chubb Claims Examiner salaries - 40 salaries reported$67,850/yr
Health Care Service Corporation Claims Examiner salaries - 37 salaries reported$30/hr
Prudential Claims Examiner salaries - 37 salaries reported$68,555/yr
James River Group Claims Examiner salaries - 36 salaries reported$59,349/yr
Mercury Insurance Company Claims Examiner salaries - 36 salaries reported$58,381/yr
US Department of Labor Claims Examiner salaries - 35 salaries reported$64,998/yr
AmeriHealth Caritas Claims Examiner salaries - 33 salaries reported$28/hr
WebTPA Claims Examiner salaries - 30 salaries reported$27/hr
US Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Examiner salaries - 28 salaries reported$59,397/yr
Molina Healthcare Claims Examiner salaries - 26 salaries reported$27/hr
Country-Wide Insurance Company Claims Examiner salaries - 26 salaries reported$60,873/yr
UnitedHealth Group Claims Examiner salaries - 24 salaries reported$25/hr
Reliance Standard Life Insurance Claims Examiner salaries - 21 salaries reported$59,717/yr
Sedgwick Claims Examiner I salaries - 18 salaries reported$50,861/yr
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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 Financial Services with a median total pay of $62,907, Insurance with a median total pay of $59,802, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $58,673, Healthcare with a median total pay of $51,929, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $50,880.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$62,907

    6% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$59,802

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$58,673

    0% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$51,929

    13% Lower than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$50,880

    16% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Claims Examiner are Prudential, Allianz, and Voya Financial.

PrudentialPrudential$68,555/yr
AllianzAllianz$64,439/yr
Voya FinancialVoya Financial$61,374/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

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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

Complaints and Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Medical Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$27

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$47,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | <1 year

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$66,500

/yr

$65K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Claims Examiner

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$1,021

/hr

$21 | $1K

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Appeals Specialist

United States of America

 | <1 year

$67,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

<1 year
2 days ago

Claims Examiner pay FAQ

The average salary for a Claims Examiner is $55,492 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3048 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Claims Examiner employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Claims Examiner in United States is $70,505 per year.

The lowest salary for a Claims Examiner in United States is $43,823 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.

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