Risk Manager Salary in the US

$88,450
per year
per month
$7,370
per month
per year
Bonus
$10,200/year
Bonus
$850/month

Risk Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for a Risk Manager is $88,450 per year ($7,370 per month), which is $34,960 (+65%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Risk Manager can expect an average starting salary of $58,250. The highest salaries can exceed $136,200.
$58,250
Low
$88,450
Average salary
$136,200
High
$4,850
Low
$7,370
Average salary
$11,350
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,500
$80,600
$162,700
Salary$58,250 - 136,200
Bonus$1,500 - 26,500
Total Pay$59,750 - 162,700
$120
$6,720
$13,560
Salary$4,850 - 11,350
Bonus$120 - 2,210
Total Pay$4,970 - 13,560

Risk Manager Salary Range

Low
$58,250
Average salary
$88,450
Senior
$96,200
High
$136,200
Low
$4,850
Average salary
$7,370
Senior
$8,020
High
$11,350
Among Risk Managers in the U.S., Entry Level Risk Managers have the lowest salaries, while IT Risk Managers, Operational Risk Managers and Credit Risk Managers enjoy the highest salaries.

Risk Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Operational Risk Manager$111K/year
+26% 
IT Risk Manager$108K/year
+22% 
Credit Risk Manager$105K/year
+19% 
Financial Risk Manager$99K/year
+12% 
Senior Risk Manager$97K/year
+10% 
Insurance Risk Manager$82K/year
 -7%
Entry Level Risk Manager$65K/year
 -27%

Risk Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Risk Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $64,250 per year. A mid level Risk Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $78,250, while a Senior Risk Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $97,300. Risk Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $101,200 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Risk Manager

Late Career▲ +14%
Senior▲ +10%
Average Salary$88,450/year
Mid Level▼ -12%
Entry Level▼ -27%

Gender Breakdown

Female
56%
Male
44%

Risk Manager - Jobs by Location

Risk Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Risk Manager jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Risk Manager

How much does a Risk Manager make in the US?
A Risk Manager in the US earns an average of $88,450 gross per year, which is about $7,370 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Risk Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Risk Manager in the US?
The starting salary of a Risk Manager in the US is around $58,250 gross per year. Entry Level Risk Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Risk Manager in the US?
The highest salary of a Risk Manager in the US can reach and exceed $136,200 gross per year. IT Risk Managers, Operational Risk Managers and Credit Risk Managers usually have the highest salaries.
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