How much does a claim processor make?

The average claim processor salary in the United States is $41,201. Claim processor salaries typically range between $26,000 and $62,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for claim processors is $19.81 per hour. Claim processor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Claim processors earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.

Claim processor salary

Q: What state pays Claim Processors the most?

Connecticut pays Claim Processors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $50,558 per year, or $24.31 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a claim processor?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a claim processor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Maryland you should be paid close to $49,786 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Claim Processor?

A good starting salary for a claim processor is $25,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a claim processor in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for claim processors is $34,559, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a claim processor can vary by state.

Q: Do insurance adjusters make good money?

Yes, insurance adjusters make good money. However, it largely depends on the type of insurance adjuster they specialize in. To give you a frame of reference, an insurance adjuster can earn anywhere from as little as $30,000 a year to as much as $100,000 in just one storm season.

Q: How much do claim processors make?

Claim processors make $36,582 a year, on average. There is, however, a small degree of variability in how much a claims processor can make, starting from as little as $28,000 a year to as much as $48,000 a year. Factors such as company and type of claims adjuster impact how much you can make.

Average claim processor salary

$41,201

$19.81 hourly rate

Entry-level claim processor salary

$26,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Claim Processor Salary Overview

The typical Claim Processor earns an average salary of $41,201 per year or $20 per hour. This compensation can vary based on factors such as experience, geographic location, and the specific industry segment. For example, entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced claim processors can earn significantly more.

Salary by Experience Level

As you gain experience in the field, your earning potential can increase. Entry-level claim processors may earn around $35,000, while those with five to ten years of experience could see salaries rise to approximately $50,000.

Top-Paying Locations

Geographic location plays a significant role in determining salary. Cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled workers. Additionally, some states provide better compensation packages than others.

Career Opportunities

Claim processors have various employment opportunities in insurance companies, healthcare providers, and financial institutions. With the right experience and qualifications, you can secure a position that not only meets your financial expectations but also offers professional growth.

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Where can a Claim Processor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$49,730

Rockford, IL$34,931

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NTT Data International L.L.C.$83,795

Globe Life$53,026

Claim processor salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level claim processor	$25,200	$12.13
Mid-level claim processor	$38,200	$18.35
Senior-level claim processor	$65,600	$31.54

Average claim processor salary by state

The highest-paying states for claim processors are Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey. The lowest average claim processor salary states are Maine, North Dakota, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for claim processors

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Jersey	$49,451	$23.77
2	Connecticut	$50,558	$24.31
3	Maryland	$49,786	$23.94
4	Minnesota	$41,214	$19.81
5	Nevada	$38,523	$18.52
6	West Virginia	$46,874	$22.54
7	New York	$47,984	$23.07
8	Oregon	$40,609	$19.52
9	California	$44,680	$21.48
10	Oklahoma	$40,502	$19.47
11	Mississippi	$44,786	$21.53
12	Pennsylvania	$39,852	$19.16
13	Alabama	$40,904	$19.67
14	Texas	$37,299	$17.93
15	Tennessee	$37,941	$18.24
16	Florida	$37,240	$17.90
17	Massachusetts	$43,565	$20.94
18	Washington	$40,506	$19.47
19	Hawaii	$47,647	$22.91
20	South Dakota	$35,981	$17.30
21	Ohio	$36,651	$17.62
22	Wyoming	$35,430	$17.03
23	New Hampshire	$42,750	$20.55
24	New Mexico	$37,913	$18.23
25	Wisconsin	$36,947	$17.76
26	Colorado	$37,788	$18.17
27	Missouri	$36,417	$17.51
28	Kentucky	$35,790	$17.21
29	North Carolina	$36,851	$17.72
30	Michigan	$35,294	$16.97
31	Kansas	$34,756	$16.71
32	Georgia	$36,316	$17.46
33	Nebraska	$33,831	$16.26
34	Vermont	$38,500	$18.51
35	Delaware	$36,300	$17.45
36	Rhode Island	$32,138	$15.45
37	Iowa	$33,571	$16.14
38	Arizona	$32,394	$15.57
39	Virginia	$36,668	$17.63
40	North Dakota	$31,686	$15.23
41	District of Columbia	$39,218	$18.85
42	Illinois	$34,908	$16.78
43	Montana	$35,185	$16.92
44	Indiana	$32,355	$15.56
45	Idaho	$33,678	$16.19
46	Utah	$29,004	$13.94
47	Maine	$31,800	$15.29
48	Louisiana	$32,400	$15.58
49	Alaska	$26,159	$12.58
50	Arkansas	$30,252	$14.54
51	South Carolina	$30,982	$14.90

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Highest paying cities for claim processors

The highest-paying cities for claim processors are Columbia, MD, Hartford, CT, and Jersey City, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Columbia, MD	$49,730	$23.91
2	Hartford, CT	$49,141	$23.63
3	Jersey City, NJ	$49,106	$23.61
4	New York, NY	$48,398	$23.27
5	Urban Honolulu, HI	$47,708	$22.94
6	Los Angeles, CA	$45,040	$21.65
7	Boston, MA	$43,194	$20.77
8	Salem, OR	$40,699	$19.57
9	Oklahoma City, OK	$40,455	$19.45
10	Philadelphia, PA	$40,321	$19.39
11	Washington, DC	$39,211	$18.85
12	San Antonio, TX	$38,309	$18.42
13	Denver, CO	$37,810	$18.18
14	Tampa, FL	$37,644	$18.10
15	Milwaukee, WI	$37,011	$17.79
16	Richmond, VA	$36,516	$17.56
17	Columbia, MO	$36,465	$17.53
18	Atlanta, GA	$36,217	$17.41
19	Mason, OH	$36,202	$17.40
20	Rockford, IL	$34,931	$16.79

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Claim processor salary details

A claim processor's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average claim processor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a claim processor's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$62,000	$5,167	$30
75th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25
Average	$41,201	$3,433	$20
25th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15
10th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13

Highest paying claim processor jobs

The highest paying types of claim processors are senior claims analyst, claims supervisor, and senior claims specialist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Adjuster	$49,396	$4,116	$23.75	7,936
Appraiser	$42,223	$3,519	$20.30	1,186
Provider Services Representative	$33,858	$2,822	$16.28	252,118
Medical Claims Examiner	$42,773	$3,564	$20.56	57,125
Medical Claims Analyst	$46,708	$3,892	$22.46	65,897
Auto Claims Adjuster	$52,621	$4,385	$25.30	16,187

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Which companies pay claim processors the most?

Claim processor salaries at NTT Data International L.L.C. And W. R. Berkley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average claim processor salary at companies like ICW Group and Karna are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$83,795	$40.29
2	W. R. Berkley	$83,006	$39.91
3	ICW Group	$76,155	$36.61
4	Karna	$74,599	$35.86
5	Cedars-Sinai	$73,558	$35.36
6	UST Global	$71,891	$34.56
7	Cognizant	$69,944	$33.63
8	AIG	$69,595	$33.46
9	Strategic Systems International	$68,861	$33.11
10	BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES	$67,626	$32.51
11	Wipro Limited	$64,063	$30.80
12	OneAmerica	$61,419	$29.53
13	Allianz Life	$59,886	$28.79
14	Chubb	$58,694	$28.22
15	Prudential Bank	$55,865	$26.86
16	New York Life Insurance	$55,404	$26.64
17	Great American Insurance	$55,039	$26.46
18	Heritage Insurance Holdings	$54,535	$26.22
19	IFG Companies	$54,407	$26.16
20	Globe Life	$53,026	$25.49

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Claim Processor salary by industry

The average claim processor salary varies across industries:

The average claim processor salary in the insurance industry is $47,078, the highest of any industry.
The average claim processor salary in the finance industry is $46,057.
Claim processors in the health care industry earn an average salary of $40,111, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for claim processors

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Insurance	$47,078	$22.63
2	Finance	$46,057	$22.14
3	Government	$43,470	$20.90
4	Health Care	$40,111	$19.28

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Claim processor salary trends

The average claim processor salary has risen by $5,402 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average claim processor earned $35,799 annually, but today, they earn $41,201 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for claim processors over the last decade.

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Average claim processor salary over time

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Claim processor salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$41,200	$19.81	+2.2%
2024	$40,300	$19.38	+1.3%
2023	$39,800	$19.12	+1.5%
2022	$39,200	$18.83	+1.9%
2021	$38,400	$18.48	+1.1%

Recently added claim processor salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Energy Solutions-Oil and Gas	Incentive Claims Processor, Temporary	Oakland, CA	06/29/2025	$43,827
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Nashville, TN	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Montgomery, AL	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Urban Honolulu, HI	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Harrisburg, PA	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Providence, RI	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Tallahassee, FL	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Saint Paul, MN	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Charleston, WV	06/28/2025	$31,722
Cognizant	Claims Processor-Remote	Dover, DE	06/28/2025	$31,722

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