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Prior authorization specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Prior Authorization Specialist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$21.71
- Hour
- Week
- Year
Average $21.71
Low $14.37
High $32.78
The average salary for a prior authorization specialist is $21.71 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Prior Authorization Specialist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Kaiser Permanente
$207,100per year
Curative Talent
$197,500per year
Mass General Brigham
$149,630per year
The University of Vermont Medi...
$140,358per year
The Cigna Group
$132,200per year
Oscar Health
$130,803per year
