Salary for Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator Jobs
Updated: 4 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $24K | $48K | $72K |
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| Salary | $33,584 - $68,775 |
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| Bonus | $274.04 - $6,106 |
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| Profit Sharing | $606 - $5,543 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $31,501 - $69,857 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 4 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,806 |
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Companies and Industries for
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| Allstate Insurance Company | $34,530 - $77,869 |
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| Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (Sedgwick CMS) | $34,057 - $63,738 |
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| Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | $30,616 - $60,958 |
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| The Travelers Companies, Inc. | $33,100 - $85,552 |
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| State Farm Insurance Company | $29,087 - $79,348 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Insurance | $32,879 - $69,598 |
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| Insurance Carrier | $33,317 - $69,957 |
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| Health Insurance | $33,495 - $69,106 |
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| Workers Compensation Information | $31,028 - $66,134 |
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| Commercial Insurance | $34,092 - $72,143 |
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Key Statistics for
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Jobs
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Female
53%
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Male
47%
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| Salary: | $39,131 - $56,436 | |
$40,443 - $59,575
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| Bachelor's Degree | $34,215 - $68,688 |
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| Associate's Degree | $32,783 - $65,031 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Administration | $29,535 - $67,115 |
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $37,175 - $74,422 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Criminal Justice | $34,309 - $71,523 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
86% |
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Dental:
79% |
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Vision:
60% |
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None:
11% |
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Career Path for
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Jobs
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range
$31,501 - $69,857
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range
$31,501 - $69,857
Salary Map for
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator Jobs
San Francisco, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$44,494 - $77,000
#1 Highest Paying Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$30,639 - $86,417
#2 Highest Paying Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$50,831 - $77,175
#3 Highest Paying Location
Melville, New York (NY)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$40,337 - $66,129
#4 Highest Paying Location
Walnut Creek, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$38,442 - $68,815
#5 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$35,732 - $84,111
#6 Highest Paying Location
New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$40,695 - $68,784
#7 Highest Paying Location
Albany, New York (NY)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$45,900 - $61,855
#8 Highest Paying Location
Riverside, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$49,142 - $73,573
#9 Highest Paying Location
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$30,410 - $70,029
#10 Highest Paying Location
Columbus, Ohio (OH)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$22,148 - $116,215
#11 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $81,935
#12 Highest Paying Location
Salt Lake City, Utah (UT)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$48,787 - $56,534
#13 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Oregon (OR)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$32,973 - $76,597
#14 Highest Paying Location
Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$37,355 - $75,987
#15 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$29,590 - $74,694
#16 Highest Paying Location
Worcester, Massachusetts (MA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$39,550 - $59,496
#17 Highest Paying Location
Irvine, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$45,379 - $66,129
#18 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$32,206 - $71,463
#19 Highest Paying Location
Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$37,350 - $69,000
#20 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$35,444 - $64,186
#1 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$34,884 - $88,035
#2 Most Popular Location
Tampa, Florida (FL)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$33,800 - $59,654
#3 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$30,525 - $57,915
#4 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$29,590 - $74,694
#5 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$31,968 - $98,136
#6 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Salary Range:
$32,206 - $71,463
#7 Most Popular Location
Claims Adjuster / Examiner / Investigator
Job Description
Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
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I began my career as a Liability Claim Adjuster and after many years of learning the "nuts & bolts" of my business, I was promoted to Sr Claim Examiner. It took a while, but I soon realized that my best offense was a strong work ethic and a continuous yearning to keep up with my education and industry changes. I would advise anyone in my field or similar positions to remember that as Claims professional, you have a lot of responsibility and decision-making power. You must find a way to make your...


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