Quantitative Risk Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Quantitative Risk Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quantitative Risk Manager in the United States is $129,166 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,612
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,377 to $139,345
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,181
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Quantitative Risk Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $139,345 $11,612 $2,680 $67
Average $129,166 $10,764 $2,484 $62
25th Percentile $111,377 $9,281 $2,142 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Quantitative Risk Manager Salaries

A Quantitative 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 Quantitative Risk Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quantitative 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,113
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,382
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,843
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,872
  • Expert (over 8 years): $167,085
Levels Salary
Package D... Level Quantitative Risk Manager$76,113
Package D... Level Quantitative Risk Manager$97,382
Package D... Level Quantitative Risk Manager$118,843
Quantitat... Level Quantitative Risk Manager$132,872
Package D... Level Quantitative Risk Manager$167,085
$76,113 0 yr
$97,382 < 2 yrs
$118,843 2-4 yrs
$132,872 5-8 yrs
$167,085 > 8 yrs
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How Do Quantitative Risk Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Quantitative Risk Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $143,013.
  • California: $142,470.
  • Massachusetts: $140,571.

Top Paying Cities for Quantitative 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: $162,917
  • San Francisco: $161,133
  • Oakland: $157,738

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 4.84% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 4.84% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 4.84%
Change Management 4.84%
Microsoft Office 3.23%
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 Quantitative Risk Manager's salary.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Critical Thinking
$143,374
11%
Change Management
$142,083
10%
Decision Making
$134,333
4%
Initiative
$133,041
3%
Innovation
$133,041
3%
Packaging
$131,749
2%
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Quantitative Risk Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Quantitative Risk Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Quantitative Risk Manager positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Quantitative Risk Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Quantitative Risk Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$167,916$81.030%
Financial Services$161,458$78.025%
Energy & Utilities$154,999$75.020%
Insurance$148,541$71.015%
Biotechnology$142,083$68.010%

How Education impacts a Quantitative Risk Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quantitative Risk Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Quantitative Risk Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $125,862 and $135,353).

Quantitative Risk Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quantitative Risk Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 10.6%
Associates 13.4%
Bachelors 57.0%
Masters 16.9%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Quantitative Risk Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quantitative 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Quantitative Risk Manager

Salaries for a Quantitative Risk Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $109,894 in 2023 to around $110,183 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quantitative Risk Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quantitative Risk Manager Over Time

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$110,683
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Quantitative Risk Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Quantitative Risk Manager?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Quantitative Risk Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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