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Risk manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Risk Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$118,872
Average $118,872
Low $70,933
High $199,209

The average salary for a risk manager is $118,872 per year in the United States. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Risk Manager job openings in United States

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Sr. Program Manager Regulatory...
UC Irvine Health4out of 5 stars.
Orange, CA
$149,700 - $297,700 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Risk Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Taylor White Accounting and Fi...
 
$401,000per year
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Insmed Incorporated
 
$350,800per year
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The Doctors Company
 
$313,425per year
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Educational Employees Credit U...
 
$299,593per year
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ChristianaCare
 
$285,085per year
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ATHENE
 
$267,100per year
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Highest paying cities for Risk Managers near United States

  1. Cherry Hill, NJ
    $216,209 per year
  2. McLean, VA
    $158,799 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $140,127 per year
  4. Mesa, AZ
    $137,153 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $135,509 per year

Where can a Risk Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Risk Managers in different locations
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