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Hourly Wage for Credit Risk Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Credit Risk Manager?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Credit Risk Manager in the United States is $60, which translates to an annual salary of about $124,463.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54 to $64 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49 per hour
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Credit Risk Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,765 $11,147 $2,572 $64
Average $124,463 $10,372 $2,394 $60
25th Percentile $113,130 $9,428 $2,176 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Credit Risk Manager Salaries

A Credit Risk 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Credit Risk Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Credit Risk 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:

  • Credit Risk Officer II (2-4 years): $92,756
  • Credit Risk Officer III (4-7 years): $105,026
  • Credit Risk Manager (7+ years): $124,463
  • Credit Risk Senior Manager (7+ years): $138,218
  • Credit Risk Director (7+ years): $176,969
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Credit Risk Officer II2-4 years$92,756
Credit Risk Officer III4-7 years$105,026
Credit Risk Manager7+ years$124,463
Credit Risk Senior Manager7+ years$138,218
Credit Risk Director7+ years$176,969
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Top Paying Cities for Credit Risk Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $156,985
  • San Francisco: $155,442
  • Oakland: $151,994

What Skills Can Increase a Credit Risk Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.92% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Trading (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Trading is the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities, at either wholesale or retail, within a country or between countries.
  • Credit Products (Mentioned in 1.29% Job Postings): Credit Product means a charge or credit card or program, an on-line or mobile credit or charge account, or other credit or charge device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.92%
Trading 1.93%
Credit Products 1.29%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Credit Risk Manager's salary.
  • Business Statistics: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Credit Products: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Stress Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Statistics
$141,888
14%
Credit Products
$139,399
12%
Stress Testing
$139,399
12%
Continuous Monitoring
$138,154
11%
Risk Management
$136,909
10%
Capital Market
$136,909
10%
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How Education impacts a Credit Risk Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Credit Risk Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Credit Risk Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $124,068 and $137,253).

Credit Risk Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Credit Risk Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.9%
High School 6.9%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 34.5%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Credit Risk Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Credit Risk 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

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FAQ about Credit Risk Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Credit Risk Manager?

Manages the credit risk exposure of a financial institution to mitigate and reduce risk. Leads the credit risk evaluation process to ensure thorough analysis and consistent application of risk standards. Implements policies and procedures to ensure credit exposures remain within risk limits and regulatory requirements. Develops risk models and frameworks to evaluate credit proposals and provide risk-based recommendations that align with business objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Credit Risk Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Trading: Trading is the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities, at either wholesale or retail, within a country or between countries.

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Credit Products: Credit Product means a charge or credit card or program, an on-line or mobile credit or charge account, or other credit or charge device.

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