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Risk Analyst II Salary in the United States

How much does a Risk Analyst II make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Analyst II in the United States is $79,486 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Risk Analyst II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,552
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,883 to $86,325
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,782
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Risk Analyst II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,325 $7,194 $1,660 $42
Average $79,486 $6,624 $1,529 $38
25th Percentile $73,883 $6,157 $1,421 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Risk Analyst II Salaries

A Risk Analyst II'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 Risk Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Analyst II'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:

  • Risk Analyst I (0-2 years): $64,720
  • Risk Analyst II (2-4 years): $79,486
  • Risk Analyst III (4-7 years): $96,764
  • Risk Analyst IV (7+ years): $122,587
  • Risk Analyst V (7-10 years): $155,784
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Risk Analyst I0-2 years$64,720
Risk Analyst II2-4 years$79,486
Risk Analyst III4-7 years$96,764
Risk Analyst IV7+ years$122,587
Risk Analyst V7-10 years$155,784
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Top Paying Cities for Risk Analyst IIs

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: $100,256
  • San Francisco: $99,270
  • Oakland: $97,068

What Skills Can Increase a Risk Analyst II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 18.08% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
  • Operations Management (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Operations management is an area of management concerned with designing and controlling the process of production and redesigning business operations in the production of goods or services. It involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient in terms of using as few resources as needed and effective in terms of meeting customer requirements. Operations management is primarily concerned with planning, organizing and supervising in the contexts of production, manufacturing or the provision of services. It is concerned with managing an entire production system which is the process that converts inputs (in the forms of raw materials, labor, and energy) into outputs (in the form of goods and/or services), or delivers a product or services. Operations produce products, manage quality and creates service. Operation management covers sectors like banking systems, hospitals, companies, working with suppliers, customers, and using technology. Operations is one of the major functions in an organization along with supply chains, marketing, finance and human resources. The operations function requires management of both the strategic and day-to-day production of goods and services.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 18.08%
Internal Audit 1.73%
Operations Management 1.19%
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 Risk Analyst II's salary.
  • Credit Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Trading: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Credit Management
$90,614
14%
Complex Problem Solving
$88,229
11%
Trading
$84,255
6%
Credit Risk
$83,460
5%
Quality Audit
$82,665
4%
Partnering
$82,665
4%
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How Education impacts a Risk Analyst II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Risk Analyst IIs 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 Risk Analyst II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $77,074 and $82,708).

Risk Analyst II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Risk Analyst II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 2.5%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 49.6%
Masters 40.7%
Doctorate 3.8%
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Risk Analyst II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Risk Analyst II'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

Risk Analyst II Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Risk Analyst II, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Risk Analyst II Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
E-commerce Risk Director $156,712 97%
Environmental Risk Management Specialist $102,973 30%
Insurance Risk Analyst III $96,764 22%
Risk Analyst III $96,764 22%

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FAQ about Risk Analyst II

1. Where can a Risk Analyst II earn the most?

A Risk Analyst II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Risk Analyst II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Risk Analyst II is $100,256.

2. What is the highest pay for Risk Analyst II?

The highest pay for Risk Analyst II is $92,552.

3. What is the lowest pay for Risk Analyst II?

The lowest pay for Risk Analyst II is $68,782.

4. What are the responsibilities of Risk Analyst II?

Evaluates the vulnerability of an organization's assets to determine the potential risk factors. Performs statistical analysis to quantify risk and forecast probable outcomes. Prepares reports and presents findings to assist management with decision-making while offering solutions to minimize or eliminate risks. Monitors internal and external risk factors including economic, market, and regulatory risks to continuously maintain maximum protection of an organization's assets. Supports managers in risk management or risk model construction. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

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