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Claims Adjuster Salary in Washington (2026)
$38.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,602/year ($5,467/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,180 Claims Adjuster jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $80,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $65,602 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,174 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,602 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,467 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in Washington?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in Washington is $80,700 per year ($38.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,750 and $100,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in Washington?
- On the median salary of $80,700, a single filer in Washington takes home about $65,602 per year ($5,467 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,180 Claims Adjuster jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.