Risk manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Risk Manager is $119,291 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 2, 2026.

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Risk Manager salaries typically range between a low of $71,058 and a high of $200,264 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Risk Manager include Cherry Hill, NJ at $216,209 per year, McLean, VA at $161,426 per year, and Richmond, VA at $138,810 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Risk Manager include Taylor White Accounting and Finance ($401,000 per year) and Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. ($355,123 per year).