▼4%
$17.31
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$14.64
MEDIAN
$17.31
90%
$21.10
The average hourly pay for an Eligibility Specialist is $17.31 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$15 - $21
Bonus
$0 - $700
Total Pay
$31k - $49k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Eligibility Specialists?
What Do Eligibility Specialists Do?
Eligibility Specialist Tasks
- Interview clients and determine benefits and assistance eligibility.
- Interact with federal agencies and private institutions to determine services.
- Facilitate appointments, referrals, hand-offs and translation assistance.
- Provide resources and materials to clients, enabling them to apply and receive services.
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Common Health Benefits for a Eligibility Specialist
Medical
81%
Dental
75%
Vision
63%
None
19%
Gender Breakdown for Eligibility Specialists
Female
92.9%
Male
7.1%
This data is based on 14 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Eligibility Specialists
What is the highest pay for Eligibility Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Eligibility Specialist is $21.10 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Eligibility Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Eligibility Specialist is $14.64 / hour
How can Eligibility Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Eligibility Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Eligibility Specialist that oversees more junior Eligibility Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.