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How Much Does a Risk Analyst Earn In The United States?

Risk Analyst Salaries
Updated April 6, 2021
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Average Yearly Salary
$77,000
$56,000
$77,000
$107,000
Risk analysts in the United States make an average salary of $77,749 per year or $37.38 per hour. People on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $56,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $107,000. As most things go, location can be critical. New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and New Hampshire provide the highest risk analyst salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. New York, NY

Average Salary: $90,320

Risk Analyst Jobs: 41

2. San Francisco, CA

Average Salary: $88,201

Risk Analyst Jobs: 7

3. Greenwich, CT

Average Salary: $83,349

4. Jersey City, NJ

Average Salary: $82,326

Risk Analyst Jobs: 2

5. Arlington, VA

Average Salary: $75,079

Risk Analyst Jobs: 6

6. Philadelphia, PA

Average Salary: $74,808

Risk Analyst Jobs: 6

7. Baltimore, MD

Average Salary: $74,686

Risk Analyst Jobs: 2

8. Wilmington, DE

Average Salary: $73,274

Risk Analyst Jobs: 2

9. Seattle, WA

Average Salary: $72,717

Risk Analyst Jobs: 4

10. Boston, MA

Average Salary: $72,667

Risk Analyst Jobs: 7

11. Austin, TX

Average Salary: $72,239

Risk Analyst Jobs: 4

12. Denver, CO

Average Salary: $70,238

Risk Analyst Jobs: 6

13. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $67,420

Risk Analyst Jobs: 14

14. Cleveland, OH

Average Salary: $66,328

Risk Analyst Jobs: 3

15. Minneapolis, MN

Average Salary: $63,476

Risk Analyst Jobs: 6

16. Milwaukee, WI

Average Salary: $62,839

17. Las Vegas, NV

Average Salary: $61,863

18. Charlotte, NC

Average Salary: $61,850

Risk Analyst Jobs: 4

19. Alpharetta, GA

Average Salary: $61,624

Risk Analyst Jobs: 2

20. Cedar Rapids, IA

Average Salary: $61,138

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Where Risk Analysts Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where risk analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Risk Analysts Earn In Different Cities?

While a risk analyst can average a salary of $77,749 per year, or $37.38 per hour, there are many opportunities for risk analysts to make more. For example, in New York, NY you might make $90,320 per year. Other high-paying locations include San Francisco, CA, Greenwich, CT and Jersey City, NJ. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to New York, NY where the average starting salary is $54,000. The highest paying states for risk analysts include New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Florida offer the lowest salaries.
Location
1. New York, NY
$90,320
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
2. San Francisco, CA
$88,201
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
3. Greenwich, CT
$83,349
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
4. Jersey City, NJ
$82,326
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
5. Arlington, VA
$75,079
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
6. Philadelphia, PA
$74,808
Avg. Salary
$47k
$117k
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High Paying Risk Analyst Jobs

Which Companies Pay Risk Analysts The Most?

To earn a high income as a risk analyst, working for Google or McKinsey & Company might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like Uber Technologies and American Life Insurance Company report highly competitive wages for risk analysts.
Company
1. Google
4.8
$124,856
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
2. McKinsey & Company Inc
4.9
$116,882
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
3. Uber Technologies
4.8
$113,909
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
4. American Life Insurance Company
4.7
$105,486
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
5. Barry Callebaut
4.6
$104,427
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
6. American Family Life Assurance Co of ...
4.6
$103,457
Avg. Salary
$75k
$139k
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    How Experience Affects Risk Analyst Salaries

    The salary for a risk analyst can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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    Recently Added Risk Analyst Salaries

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    Aerotek
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    Risk Analyst (Enterprise Risk Management)
    Risk Analyst (Enterprise Risk Management)
    Risk Analyst (Enterprise Risk Management)
    New York, NY
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    03/30/2021
    03/30/2021
    $131,481
    $131,481
    03/30/2021
    City of Stockton, Ca
    City of Stockton, Ca
    Risk Analyst II
    Risk Analyst II
    Risk Analyst II
    Stockton, CA
    Stockton, CA
    03/29/2021
    03/29/2021
    $70,611
    $70,611
    03/29/2021
    Unitedhealth Group
    Unitedhealth Group
    Hcc/Risk Medical Coding Analyst
    Hcc/Risk Medical Coding Analyst
    Hcc/Risk Medical Coding Analyst
    Boulder, CO
    Boulder, CO
    03/29/2021
    03/29/2021
    $35,729
    $35,729
    03/29/2021
    Equinix, Inc.
    Equinix, Inc.
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Myrtle Point, OR
    Myrtle Point, OR
    03/29/2021
    03/29/2021
    $115,000
    $115,000
    03/29/2021
    Equinix, Inc.
    Equinix, Inc.
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Third-Party Risk Analyst
    Dallas, TX
    Dallas, TX
    03/29/2021
    03/29/2021
    $115,000
    $115,000
    03/29/2021
    USAA
    USAA
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Tampa, FL
    Tampa, FL
    03/28/2021
    03/28/2021
    $72,900
    $72,900
    03/28/2021
    USAA
    USAA
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Phoenix, AZ
    Phoenix, AZ
    03/24/2021
    03/24/2021
    $72,900
    $72,900
    03/24/2021
    USAA
    USAA
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    Risk Analyst I-Mid Level (Controls)
    San Antonio, TX
    San Antonio, TX
    03/24/2021
    03/24/2021
    $72,900
    $72,900
    03/24/2021
    Randstad
    Randstad
    Technology Risk Analyst
    Technology Risk Analyst
    Technology Risk Analyst
    Charlotte, NC
    Charlotte, NC
    03/18/2021
    03/18/2021
    $114,785
    $114,785
    03/18/2021
    Janus Henderson Group
    Janus Henderson Group
    Risk Analyst (21580)
    Risk Analyst (21580)
    Risk Analyst (21580)
    Denver, CO
    Denver, CO
    03/17/2021
    03/17/2021
    $90,000
    $90,000
    03/17/2021
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