Short Term Disability

Short Term Disability Salary

$31.5K

$38K

$50.5K

$39,879

/year

$19.17

/hour

Short Term Disability Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,879

Columbus

Ohio

$38,519

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    How much does a Short Term Disability make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Short Term Disability in the United States is $39,879 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $766/week or $3,323/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $31,500, the majority of Short Term Disability salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $44,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $50,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Short Term Disability varies greatly (by as much as 9000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Short Term Disability in your area makes on average $38,519 per year, or $1,360 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,879. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Short Term Disability salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Short Term Disability jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Short Term Disability Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Short Term Disability job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $14,066 (35.3%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $14,629 (36.7%) above the $39,879 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Short Term Disability appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Short Term Disability role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $54,508

    $26.21

    Whitehorse, YT

    $54,161

    $26.04

    Haines Junction, YT

    $53,945

    $25.94

    North Cowichan, BC

    $53,786

    $25.86

    Duncan, BC

    $53,579

    $25.76

    Oak Bay, BC

    $53,481

    $25.71

    Victoria, BC

    $53,255

    $25.60

    Alberton, PE

    $52,758

    $25.36

    Courtenay, BC

    $52,616

    $25.30

    Kelowna, BC

    $52,160

    $25.08

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Short Term Disability Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Short Term Disability job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Short Term Disability jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Short Term Disability salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,879 per year or $19.17 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.