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Senior case manager salary

Average senior case manager salary

$40,691

$19.56 hourly rate

Entry-level senior case manager salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Senior Case Manager Salary

The average salary for a Senior Case Manager in the United States is approximately $40,691 annually. This figure can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, regions with a high demand for case management services often offer higher salaries.

Salary Comparison by State

When examining salaries by state, professionals in California and New York generally report the highest earnings, often exceeding the national average. In contrast, states with fewer job opportunities may present lower salary ranges. Understanding these variations is crucial for those considering a career in this field.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Senior Case Managers can explore positions in healthcare, social services, and nonprofit organizations, each providing unique challenges and potential for salary growth. Additionally, pursuing further education or certifications can enhance one's qualifications and lead to better compensation.

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Senior case manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for a senior case manager typically falls between $40,691 and $64,954.
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$40,691yearly
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$64,954yearly
indeed[2]
$52,450yearly

Average senior case manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior case managers are Hawaii, California, and New Mexico. The lowest average senior case manager salary states are Tennessee, Rhode Island, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for senior case managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1District of Columbia$66,475$31.96
2New Mexico$49,283$23.69
3California$49,971$24.02
4Nevada$46,234$22.23
5Pennsylvania$44,844$21.56
6Alaska$45,459$21.86
7Hawaii$58,642$28.19
8Idaho$44,978$21.62
9North Carolina$48,721$23.42
10Oklahoma$43,711$21.01
11Arkansas$42,117$20.25
12New York$44,479$21.38
13Maine$43,964$21.14
14Washington$43,843$21.08
15Texas$42,236$20.31
16Mississippi$41,017$19.72
17North Dakota$46,737$22.47
18Oregon$46,697$22.45
19Minnesota$44,315$21.31
20Connecticut$44,489$21.39
21Illinois$42,832$20.59
22Ohio$41,683$20.04
23Delaware$44,369$21.33
24New Hampshire$43,017$20.68
25Kansas$40,801$19.62
26New Jersey$43,571$20.95
27Wisconsin$40,589$19.51
28Virginia$41,794$20.09
29Arizona$38,464$18.49
30Michigan$37,617$18.09
31Louisiana$41,311$19.86
32Indiana$37,416$17.99
33Utah$41,419$19.91
34Florida$37,668$18.11
35Colorado$41,238$19.83
36Massachusetts$37,142$17.86
37Missouri$38,081$18.31
38Rhode Island$34,086$16.39
39Georgia$37,337$17.95
40Nebraska$38,410$18.47
41Wyoming$36,566$17.58
42South Carolina$34,535$16.60
43Maryland$37,082$17.83
44Kentucky$35,174$16.91
45West Virginia$35,759$17.19
46Iowa$33,345$16.03
47Tennessee$34,288$16.48
48South Dakota$32,406$15.58
49Alabama$33,395$16.06
50Vermont$35,050$16.85
51Montana$33,672$16.19

Highest paying cities for senior case managers

The highest-paying cities for senior case managers are San Francisco, CA, Raleigh, NC, and Albuquerque, NM.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$51,156$24.59
2Raleigh, NC$49,311$23.71
3Albuquerque, NM$49,216$23.66
4Medford, OR$47,612$22.89
5Norwalk, CT$45,017$21.64
6New York, NY$44,751$21.51
7Saint Paul, MN$44,379$21.34
8Bridgeton, NJ$44,326$21.31
9South Portland, ME$44,185$21.24
10El Paso, TX$43,602$20.96
11Chicago, IL$43,068$20.71
12Cleveland, OH$42,432$20.40
13Reston, VA$42,260$20.32
14Baton Rouge, LA$41,458$19.93
15Yuma, AZ$39,265$18.88
16Saint Louis, MO$38,334$18.43
17Tampa, FL$37,857$18.20
18Duluth, GA$37,434$18.00
19Framingham, MA$37,194$17.88
20Franklin, TN$34,192$16.44

Senior case manager salary details

A senior case manager's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior case manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior case manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27
75th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
Average$40,691$3,391$20
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying senior case manager jobs

The highest paying types of senior case managers are social work supervisor, assistant program manager, and clinical case manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Social Work Supervisor$62,939$5,245$30.2693,867
Case Manager For Children$35,613$2,968$17.1277,002
Case Manager Supervisor$51,023$4,252$24.53157,633
Case Manager Lead$41,072$3,423$19.7577,848
Mental Health Case Manager$42,574$3,548$20.47128,509
Social Services Case Manager$31,854$2,655$15.31148,868

Top companies hiring senior case managers now:

  1. Kaiser Permanente jobs (68)
  2. MetLife jobs (38)
  3. Humana jobs (33)
  4. Sears Holdings jobs (20)
  5. Genworth jobs (20)

Which companies pay senior case managers the most?

Senior case manager salaries at IBM and Mission Regional Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior case manager salary at companies like Edward Jones and Sharp HealthCare are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1IBM$77,463$37.24
2Mission Regional Medical Center$63,492$30.52
3Edward Jones$60,400$29.04
4Sharp HealthCare$60,294$28.99
5Cognizant$59,647$28.68
6Prime Healthcare$58,122$27.94
7FTI Consulting$57,055$27.43
8Minnesota State Fair$55,460$26.66
9HealthTrust$54,190$26.05
10Carrier$53,922$25.92
11Southern California Edison$52,864$25.42
12Mitsubishi Motors$52,079$25.04
13UnitedHealth Group$52,062$25.03
14ACMH Hospital$50,160$24.12
15International Institute of New England$48,638$23.38
16Powell Valley Care Ctr$46,276$22.25
17Lahey Health Behavioral Services$45,675$21.96
18UF Health Central Florida$44,940$21.61
19Kroll$44,660$21.47
20Aflac$44,388$21.34

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$45,000$44,400$43,800$43,200$42,600$42,000
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Senior Case Manager salary by industry

The average senior case manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior case manager salary in the health care industry is $46,908, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior case manager salary in the finance industry is $46,113.
  • Senior case managers in the insurance industry earn an average salary of $41,713, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior case managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$46,908$22.55
2Hospitality$46,113$22.17
3Finance$45,028$21.65
4Professional$44,821$21.55
5Non Profits$42,279$20.33
6Insurance$41,713$20.05

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Senior case manager salary trends

The average senior case manager salary has risen by $8,170 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior case manager earned $32,521 annually, but today, they earn $40,691 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for senior case managers over the last decade.

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Average senior case manager salary over time

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Senior case manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,700$19.56+2.5%
2024$39,700$19.07+3.7%
2023$38,200$18.36+1.9%
2022$37,500$18.02+4.0%
2021$36,000$17.31+3.1%

Recently added senior case manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Hamilton Madison HouseSenior Case ManagerNew York, NY06/29/2025$60,000
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Dolores Street Community ServicesSenior Case ManagerSan Francisco, CA06/21/2025$60,523
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Volunteers of America Los AngelesSenior Case Manager IIILos Angeles, CA06/14/2025$63,925
Central City ConcernSenior Case Manager, FloatPortland, OR06/13/2025$62,610
Developmental PathwaysSenior Case Manager-ActiveAurora, CO06/13/2025$51,006

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