Risk Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$106,000
national median salary
$80,000 to $145,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $117,330 for Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054) across the United States, based on 63,850 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$64,820
25th percentile
$83,980
Median
$117,330
75th percentile
$158,250
90th percentile
$196,110
Workers surveyed
63,850
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$106,000
May 2025 release
$117,330
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054) rather than Risk Analystspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 13-2054Highest Paying
$146,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$111,000
Anchorage, AK
Lowest Paying
$80,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 13-2054. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Risk Analyst salary in the United States at $106,000 in 2026, within a range of $80,000 to $145,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Francisco is the highest of the 81 cities at $146,000, while Anchorage offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Risk domain specialization and quantitative skill depth drive salary variance.
Risk Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase Risk Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Risk Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,840 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Risk domain specialization and quantitative skill depth drive salary variance. Market risk and credit risk analysts at large banks earn 15 to 25% more than operational risk analysts. Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, and Monte Carlo simulation techniques separates higher-paid analysts from those using primarily spreadsheet-based approaches.
Junior risk analysts start at $62,000 to $78,000. Mid-level risk analysts earn $85,000 to $115,000. Senior risk analysts and team leads reach $115,000 to $150,000. Risk managers earn $140,000 to $190,000, with chief risk officers at large institutions commanding $250,000 to $500,000.
Annual bonuses of 10 to 25% are standard, with banking sector risk analysts earning the highest variable pay. Total compensation at bulge bracket banks can reach $130,000 to $180,000 for mid-level analysts. Some firms offer deferred compensation tied to risk management outcomes.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Risk Analysts typically earn $95,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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