Claims Administrator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Claims Administrator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Claims Administrator in Chicago, IL is $92,709. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,694 to $104,766, with most professionals earning between $73,577 and $115,743.

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What does a Claims Administrator do?

Common responsibilities of a Claims Administrator

Review incident reports and respond to guest phone calls and work with Guest Relations and Security Departments where applicable to negotiate settlements with guests that are within the boundaries of the insurance program, fair to the injured party and protects the balance sheet and reputation of LVS.

December 02, 2022

Prepares or presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

January 24, 2023

Follows the claim to conclusion to ensure coverage is applied correctly, repairs are made promptly, and the insured receives recovery from the carrier as provided for in the policy.

January 25, 2023

Participate as part of a multicultural team, being sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.

February 05, 2023

Communicate effectively with customers, branches and other units to identify root cause, accuracy of claims requests or any other clarification that is received with appropriate follow ups to ensure timely resolution of the cases.

February 08, 2023

Tracking progress of claims, making sure dealers are getting paid quickly and within the timelines set.

March 05, 2023

Support Beazley Underwriting teams in achieving their quality and Service Level Agreement by carrying out key administrative tasks that will ensure an exceptional service is delivered to our internal and external customers.

April 09, 2023

Monitors the initial, update and expiration process for all certified staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, as well as Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures, and delegated contracts.

April 23, 2023

Assist supervisor with the claim appeal process which may include performing the necessary research, documenting the results of the research, forming a recommendation, and drafting correspondence.

April 27, 2023

Develop, implement, and monitor the provision of care coordination, disease management, and case management functions.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Claims Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82694

104766

92709

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84787

110579

96360

What is the average salary for Claims Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Claims Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Claims Administrator ranges from $82,694 to $104,766 with the average base salary of $92,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,787 to $110,579 with the average total cash compensation of $96,360.

View Average Salary for Claims Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,709	$82,694 - $104,766
Bonus	$3,651	$2,093 - $5,814
Total Pay	$96,360	$84,787 - $110,579

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Claims Administrator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,694 - $104,766	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,694 - $104,766	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,598 - $104,644	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,662 - $104,725	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,662 - $104,725	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,966 - $102,576	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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