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The average risk analyst salary in the United States is approximately $81,484 per year, translating to about $39 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, risk analysts working in finance or technology often command higher salaries compared to those in other sectors.
In examining state-specific data, analysts in high-demand areas such as California, New York, and Texas tend to earn more due to the cost of living and competitive job market. For example, California ranks as one of the highest-paying states for risk analysts, with salaries reaching above the national average.
As industries increasingly prioritize risk management, opportunities for advancement in this field are expanding. Continuous education, certifications, and networking can enhance job prospects and lead to higher salaries. By staying informed about industry trends and salary benchmarks, risk analysts can make strategic career decisions that align with their financial goals.
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The average risk analyst salary in Connecticut, New York, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average risk analyst salary states are North Dakota, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $95,835 | $46.07 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $98,891 | $47.54 |
| 3 | Delaware | $88,884 | $42.73 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $90,275 | $43.40 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $92,352 | $44.40 |
| 6 | California | $94,126 | $45.25 |
| 7 | Virginia | $82,176 | $39.51 |
| 8 | Maryland | $85,400 | $41.06 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $88,356 | $42.48 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $85,557 | $41.13 |
| 11 | Vermont | $82,637 | $39.73 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $78,526 | $37.75 |
| 13 | Washington | $79,362 | $38.15 |
| 14 | Ohio | $79,524 | $38.23 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $81,162 | $39.02 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $74,424 | $35.78 |
| 17 | Arizona | $73,597 | $35.38 |
| 18 | Nevada | $75,934 | $36.51 |
| 19 | Maine | $75,900 | $36.49 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $79,318 | $38.13 |
| 21 | Illinois | $71,614 | $34.43 |
| 22 | Michigan | $74,193 | $35.67 |
| 23 | Alaska | $72,701 | $34.95 |
| 24 | Texas | $69,411 | $33.37 |
| 25 | Oregon | $71,329 | $34.29 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $72,517 | $34.86 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $69,647 | $33.48 |
| 28 | Georgia | $65,991 | $31.73 |
| 29 | Utah | $63,590 | $30.57 |
| 30 | Indiana | $64,863 | $31.18 |
| 31 | Missouri | $67,522 | $32.46 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $62,981 | $30.28 |
| 33 | Iowa | $64,729 | $31.12 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $62,946 | $30.26 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $64,003 | $30.77 |
| 36 | Colorado | $61,381 | $29.51 |
| 37 | Alabama | $62,146 | $29.88 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $60,674 | $29.17 |
| 39 | Idaho | $61,921 | $29.77 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $61,017 | $29.34 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $62,706 | $30.15 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $57,520 | $27.65 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $61,948 | $29.78 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $60,355 | $29.02 |
| 45 | Florida | $57,225 | $27.51 |
| 46 | Montana | $57,045 | $27.43 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $57,027 | $27.42 |
| 48 | Kansas | $57,738 | $27.76 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $58,434 | $28.09 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $57,485 | $27.64 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $57,423 | $27.61 |
The highest-paying cities for risk analysts are San Francisco, CA, Stamford, CT, and White Plains, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $103,398 | $49.71 |
| 2 | Stamford, CT | $98,819 | $47.51 |
| 3 | White Plains, NY | $96,065 | $46.19 |
| 4 | Jersey City, NJ | $92,552 | $44.50 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $90,340 | $43.43 |
| 6 | Wilmington, DE | $89,005 | $42.79 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $88,778 | $42.68 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $85,641 | $41.17 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $85,557 | $41.13 |
| 10 | Arlington, VA | $83,556 | $40.17 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $82,989 | $39.90 |
| 12 | Seattle, WA | $80,563 | $38.73 |
| 13 | Raleigh, NC | $76,890 | $36.97 |
| 14 | Las Vegas, NV | $75,271 | $36.19 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $73,724 | $35.44 |
| 16 | Milwaukee, WI | $73,021 | $35.11 |
| 17 | Chicago, IL | $72,108 | $34.67 |
| 18 | San Antonio, TX | $70,941 | $34.11 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $65,997 | $31.73 |
| 20 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $65,537 | $31.51 |
Risk Analysts are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A risk analyst's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $112,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $112,000 | $9,333 | $54 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,000 | $8,000 | $46 |
| Average | $81,484 | $6,790 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $68,000 | $5,667 | $33 |
| 10th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
The highest paying types of risk analysts are risk manager, equity analyst, and staff analyst.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Internship | $38,569 | $3,214 | $18.54 | 103,723 |
| Corporate Finance Analyst | $76,023 | $6,335 | $36.55 | 114,375 |
| Business & Finance Analyst | $70,514 | $5,876 | $33.90 | 168,111 |
| Contract Analyst | $54,544 | $4,545 | $26.22 | 58,593 |
| Risk Manager | $116,072 | $9,673 | $55.80 | 75,795 |
| Investment Analyst | $79,056 | $6,588 | $38.01 | 63,003 |
Top companies hiring risk analysts now:
Risk analyst salaries at The Citadel and Meta are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average risk analyst salary at companies like PayPal and Wedbush Securities are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Citadel | $144,823 | $69.63 |
| 2 | Meta | $118,292 | $56.87 |
| 3 | PayPal | $117,183 | $56.34 |
| 4 | Wedbush Securities | $114,917 | $55.25 |
| 5 | Loomis Sayles | $114,778 | $55.18 |
| 6 | Bloomberg | $114,145 | $54.88 |
| 7 | Heritage Financial Group | $114,016 | $54.82 |
| 8 | Invesco | $112,673 | $54.17 |
| 9 | Neuberger Berman | $112,142 | $53.91 |
| 10 | Pine River Capital Management | $112,027 | $53.86 |
| 11 | Interactive Brokers | $111,527 | $53.62 |
| 12 | Putnam Investments | $111,373 | $53.54 |
| 13 | Icma-rc | $111,131 | $53.43 |
| 14 | Bunge | $110,699 | $53.22 |
| 15 | AQR Capital Management | $109,569 | $52.68 |
| 16 | Pacific Gas and Electric | $109,142 | $52.47 |
| 17 | $108,715 | $52.27 | |
| 18 | eBay | $106,727 | $51.31 |
| 19 | Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | $106,629 | $51.26 |
| 20 | Didi Chuxing | $106,625 | $51.26 |
The average risk analyst salary has risen by $12,514 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average risk analyst earned $68,970 annually, but today, they earn $81,484 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for risk analysts over the last decade.
Compare risk analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare risk analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,500 | $39.17 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $79,400 | $38.17 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $78,100 | $37.55 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $76,900 | $36.95 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $74,500 | $35.84 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeppesen | Associate Treasury and Risk Analyst (Employee Referral Incentive Offered) | Renton, WA | 06/30/2025 | $68,000 |
| USAA | Risk Analyst-Bank (Mid-Level) | Phoenix, AZ | 06/30/2025 | $85,040 |
| Apltd Branding | Construction Risk Analyst | Bloomington, MN | 06/30/2025 | $66,000 |
| Ntrs | Data Risk/Metric Analyst | Chicago, IL | 06/30/2025 | $95,600 |
| Citizens Business Bank | ACH Risk Analyst I | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago | Model Risk Analyst | Chicago, IL | 06/29/2025 | $73,325 |
| Tower Research Capital | Quantitative Risk Analyst | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $130,000 |
| R t Specialty, LLC | Risk Analyst | Austin, TX | 06/29/2025 | $62,000 |
| Octane Lending | Risk Analyst, Collections Strategy | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $90,000 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | Remote Compliance Risk Analyst | Sandy Springs, GA | 06/29/2025 | $79,306 |
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