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Hourly Wage for Insurance Risk Director Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Insurance Risk Director?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Insurance Risk Director in the United States is $106, which translates to an annual salary of about $221,188.

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): $124 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99 to $116 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92 per hour
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Insurance Risk Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $240,341 $20,028 $4,622 $116
Average $221,188 $18,432 $4,254 $106
25th Percentile $205,284 $17,107 $3,948 $99
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Risk Director Salaries

An Insurance Risk Director'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.

How Experience Level Affects Insurance Risk Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance Risk Director'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:

  • Insurance Risk Supervisor (10+ years): $107,228
  • Insurance Risk Manager (10+ years): $130,645
  • Insurance Risk Senior Manager (10+ years): $181,247
  • Insurance Risk Director (10+ years): $221,188
  • VP of Insurance Risk (10+ years): $271,879
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Insurance Risk Supervisor10+ years$107,228
Insurance Risk Manager10+ years$130,645
Insurance Risk Senior Manager10+ years$181,247
Insurance Risk Director10+ years$221,188
VP of Insurance Risk10+ years$271,879
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Top Paying Cities for Insurance Risk Directors

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: $278,984
  • San Francisco: $276,242
  • Oakland: $270,115

Insurance Risk Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Risk Director'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 Insurance Risk Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Insurance Risk Director?

Directs the development and optimization of an organization's overall insurance program to manage and minimize risk and costs. Defines strategic objectives and policies to ensure effective insurance coverage for the organization. Creates and designs processes that identify risk exposure and classify, measure, and manage insurable risks. Develops the appropriate mix of insurance coverage for the organization and negotiates policy pricing and terms with vendors. Reviews and approves policy renewals and applications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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