The average advertised pay for a Claims Handler, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026The average advertised salary for a Claims Handler in the UK is £28,000 a year, based on 22 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £2,330 a month or £14.36 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 94% of current adverts are permanent, and 85% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Claims Handler adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
Median advertised salary for Claims Handler beside other job titles in accountancy and finance, from the lowest paid to the highest.
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Director | £100,000 | 44 | 90% | 2% |
| Financial Accountant | £55,000 | 105 | 83% | 0% |
| Insurance Broker | £48,000 | 19 | 91% | 0% |
| Management Accountant | £45,000 | 125 | 85% | 0% |
| Qualified Accountant | £44,000 | 38 | 87% | 1% |
| Trainee Accountant | £31,000 | 12 | 90% | 0% |
| Payroll Administrator | £31,000 | 63 | 63% | 1% |
| Claims Handler | £28,000 | 27 | 94% | 0% |
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
We are looking for an FNOL Customer Claims Handler to join us within our Claims function within Newcastle. The role is HYBRID...
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
Claims Handler – Accidental Damage - HYBRID WORKING | 37.5 hours (Monday–Friday) Salary up to £28,000 depending on...
The People Pod
Claims Handler - Commercial Insurance. Lytham St Annes | £35,000 + benefits | Hybrid working. A commercial claims role where...
Fintelligent Search
Third Party Motor Claims Handler – Credit Hire & Liability. Salary: £28,000–£33,000 DOE + bonus. Hours: 35 hours per week |...
Bond Turner · Direct
Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence,...
Prestige Talent Partners Ltd
The role involves assessing new enquiries, gathering relevant information, identifying potentially viable claims, explaining the...
John Williams Recruitment
Third Party Property Damage Claims Handler -London. Salary £50K. Based in London. Full job description. Our client who works...
Aspion
Claims Handler. Motor Claims / Accident Management. £25,000–£30,000. Smethwick, West Midlands | Office based | Monday to...
Dynamite Recruitment
Claims Handler/ Customer Service. Salary:£(phone number removed) starting salary | Up to £32,000 within 12-24 months. Location:...
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Claims Handler - Motor Claims. Salary: £28,000+ (DOE) Location: Rochdale - Excellent Transport Links Hours: Monday to Saturday...
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