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Risk manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$117,599
Average $117,599
Low $70,842
High $195,219

The average salary for a risk manager is $117,599 per year in the United States. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

Risk Manager job openings in United States

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ADON / Risk Management Nurse (...
The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center2.8out of 5 stars.
Brooklyn, NY
Up to $145,000 a year
Full-time
14 hours 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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Action Staffing Solutions, Inc...
 
$270,400per 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
    $158,130 per year
  3. Richmond, VA
    $133,149 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $132,668 per year
  5. Mesa, AZ
    $130,215 per year

Where can a Risk Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Risk Managers in different locations
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Senior Risk Manager

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