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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Control Manager in Illinois is $130,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.
However, a Risk Control Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Risk Control Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $151,190 | $12,599 | $2,908 | $73 |
| Average | $130,790 | $10,899 | $2,515 | $63 |
| 25th Percentile | $118,090 | $9,841 | $2,271 | $57 |
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A Risk Control Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Control Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Control Representative I | 0-2 years | $67,506 |
| Risk Control Representative II | 2-4 years | $76,082 |
| Loss Prevention Representative III | 4-7 years | $107,700 |
| Risk Services Safety Supervisor | 7+ years | $107,270 |
| Risk Control Manager | 7+ years | $130,788 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Risk Control Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
Risk Control Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $146,412. While startup companies pay approximate $123,861.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $123,861 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $130,998 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $141,387 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $146,412 |
For Risk Control Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Risk Control Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Risk Control Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $150,408 | $72.0 | 15% |
| Energy & Utilities | $146,485 | $70.0 | 12% |
| Biotechnology | $143,869 | $69.0 | 10% |
| Healthcare | $141,253 | $68.0 | 8% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $137,330 | $66.0 | 5% |
Understanding how a Risk Control Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $151,190 | $12,599 | $2,908 | $73 |
| Average | $130,790 | $10,899 | $2,515 | $63 |
| 25th Percentile | $118,090 | $9,841 | $2,271 | $57 |
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