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Insurance Claims Clerk Salary in Colorado (2026)
$28.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,441/year ($3,953/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 6th of 50 states for Insurance Claims Clerk pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,380 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $58,660 a year — though pay ranges from $45,780 for newcomers to $74,730 at the top.
Insurance Claims Clerk pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,380 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-9041, “Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Insurance Claims Clerk salary of $58,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,441 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,859 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,487 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,873 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,953 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Insurance Claims Clerk make in Colorado?
- The median Insurance Claims Clerk salary in Colorado is $58,660 per year ($28.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,330 and $64,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Claims Clerk in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $58,660, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $47,441 per year ($3,953 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Insurance Claims Clerk jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,380 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.