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Claims Adjuster Salary in California (2026)
$44.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,944/year ($5,745/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,290 Claims Adjuster jobs in California (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $91,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,944 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $91,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,364 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,022 |
| California state income tax | −$4,460 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,944 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in California?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in California is $91,790 per year ($44.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,280 and $106,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in California?
- On the median salary of $91,790, a single filer in California takes home about $68,944 per year ($5,745 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 24,290 Claims Adjuster jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.