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How much does an insurance claim and policy processing clerk make in Charleston?

$48,170a year

Median yearly pay for insurance claim and policy processing clerks in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $23.16 an hour or $4,014 a month.

Hourly
$23.16
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
114 of 263
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,340Median: $48,170Highest 10%: $73,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,340$18.91
25th$40,010$19.24
Median$48,170$23.16
75th$61,210$29.43
90th$73,830$35.50

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for insurance claim and policy processing clerks.

Charlotte, NC$51,370
Spartanburg, SC$47,750
Greenville, SC$46,970
Hilton Head Island, SC$44,080
Augusta, GA$41,610
Columbia, SC$38,760
Myrtle Beach, SC$36,530
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Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,910
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,470
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Brokerage Clerk$60,200
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Production$58,690
Cargo and Freight Agent$57,560
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,930
Information and Record Clerk$51,630
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an insurance claim and policy processing clerk make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $23.16 ($48,170 a year).

Do insurance claim and policy processing clerks make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $48,170 against $49,230 nationally, 2% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $44,650, so Charleston pays 8% more.

Where does Charleston rank for insurance claim and policy processing clerk pay?

114 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does an insurance claim and policy processing clerk make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,830 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.