How much does a Risk Management Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Risk Management Director in the United States is $90 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $78 and $103. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Risk Management Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Risk Management Director Salary $67 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Risk Management Director Salary $78 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Risk Management Director Salary $90 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Risk Management Director Salary $103 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Risk Management Director Salary $115 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Risk Management Director

Risk Management Director directs and administers an organization's risk-management programs. Develops strategies, controls, and measures to monitor and mitigate the risk exposure of assets. Being a Risk Management Director monitors the effectiveness of procedures to identify points of improvement. Oversees the building of financial models to predict the risk exposure of an organization's assets. Additionally, Risk Management Director reviews risk analysis reports to ensure risks are identified and managed effectively. Promotes organization-wide understanding of risks and risk management strategies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Risk Management Director 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. To be a Risk Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Risk Management Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Risk Management Director, the highest Risk Management Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Risk Management Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Risk Management Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Risk Management Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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