What are the main factors that influence a Claims Handler's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Claims Handler's salary?

A Claims Handler's salary grows with experience: a Claims Handler (0-1 years)earns $41,645, a Claims Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $50,074, a Claims Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $55,556, a Claims Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $80,487, a Claims Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $106,182,

What are the highest paying states for a Claims Handler?

Claims Handler salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Claims Handler roles are District of Columbia $44,376, California $44,208, Massachusetts $43,619. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Claims Handler roles make?

Salaries for Claims Handler level roles vary by specialization: Case Handler: $86,611; Incident Handler: $49,211; Dog Handler: $47,726; Personal Injury Claims Handler: $44,835; Account Handler: $42,179.

Claims Handler Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Claims Handler make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Claims Handler in Rhode Island is $41,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Claims Handler's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,034
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,802 to $46,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,033

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Claims Handler Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,131	$3,844	$887	$22
Average	$41,843	$3,487	$805	$20
25th Percentile	$38,802	$3,233	$746	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Claims Handler Salaries

A Claims Handler's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Claims Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Handler's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,645
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,074
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,487
Expert (over 8 years): $106,182

Levels	Salary
Claims Ha... Level Claims Handler	$41,645
Claims Cl... Level Claims Handler	$50,074
Claims Cl... Level Claims Handler	$55,556
Claims Su... Level Claims Handler	$80,487
Claims Su... Level Claims Handler	$106,182

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How Do Claims Handler Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Claims Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,376.
California: $44,208.
Massachusetts: $43,619.

District of Columbia $44,376 California $44,208 Massachusetts $43,619 Washington $43,458 New Jersey $43,442 Alaska $43,386 Connecticut $42,833 New York $42,609

Hawaii $41,891 Rhode Island $41,554 Maryland $41,326 Minnesota $41,013 Colorado $40,893 Illinois $40,853 Oregon $40,701 Delaware $40,589

New Hampshire $40,518 Virginia $40,360 Pennsylvania $39,899 Nevada $39,667 North Dakota $39,591 Michigan $39,470 Wisconsin $39,426 Vermont $39,338

Texas $39,094 Maine $39,078 Arizona $39,053 Ohio $39,025 Georgia $38,657 Indiana $38,472 Wyoming $38,436 Utah $38,380

Iowa $38,356 Kansas $38,164 Louisiana $38,108 North Carolina $38,088 Missouri $38,080 Florida $37,923 Montana $37,839 Nebraska $37,759

Kentucky $37,715 South Carolina $37,555 Tennessee $37,454 Idaho $37,414 New Mexico $37,122 Oklahoma $37,058 Alabama $36,821 South Dakota $36,424

Arkansas $36,208 West Virginia $36,092 Mississippi $35,743

Top Paying Cities for Claims Handlers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $42,236
Albion: $41,534
Ashaway: $42,396

Adamsville, RI $42,236 Albion, RI $41,534 Ashaway, RI $42,396 Barrington, RI $41,534 Block Island, RI $42,176 Bradford, RI $42,368 Bristol, RI $41,494 Carolina, RI $42,023

Charlestown, RI $42,067 Chepachet, RI $41,454 Clayville, RI $41,494 Coventry, RI $41,454 West Greenwich, RI $41,426 East Greenwich, RI $41,482 Exeter, RI $42,368 Fiskeville, RI $41,534

Forestdale, RI $41,494 Foster, RI $41,426 Glendale, RI $41,426 Greene, RI $41,891 Greenville, RI $41,534 Harmony, RI $41,522 Harrisville, RI $41,454 Hope, RI $41,534

Hope Valley, RI $42,396 Hopkinton, RI $42,408 Jamestown, RI $41,983 Kenyon, RI $42,356 Little Compton, RI $42,220 Manville, RI $41,534 Mapleville, RI $41,426 Newport, RI $41,991

Middletown, RI $42,168 North Kingstown, RI $41,414 North Scituate, RI $41,522 Oakland, RI $41,466 Pascoag, RI $41,442 Pawtucket, RI $41,534 Central Falls, RI $41,534 Cumberland, RI $41,534

Lincoln, RI $41,534 Portsmouth, RI $41,823 Prudence Island, RI $41,454 Rockville, RI $42,408 Saunderstown, RI $42,007 Shannock, RI $42,344 Slatersville, RI $41,494 Slocum, RI $42,007

Tiverton, RI $42,248 Wakefield, RI $41,963 Kingston, RI $41,971 Narragansett, RI $41,979 Peace Dale, RI $41,963 Warren, RI $41,522 Warwick, RI $41,534 Westerly, RI $42,420

West Kingston, RI $41,995 West Warwick, RI $41,534 Wood River Junction, RI $42,368 Woonsocket, RI $41,494 North Smithfield, RI $41,522 Wyoming, RI $42,356 Providence, RI $41,534 Cranston, RI $41,534

North Providence, RI $41,534 East Providence, RI $41,534 Riverside, RI $41,534 Rumford, RI $41,534 Smithfield, RI $41,534 Johnston, RI $41,534

Claims Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Handler's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$38,802

Average $41,843/year

$46,131

$3,233

Average $3,487/month

$3,844

$746

Average $805/week

$887

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,131	$3,844	$887	$22
Average	$41,843	$3,487	$805	$20
25th Percentile	$38,802	$3,233	$746	$19

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