Manager, Risk Operations Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, Risk Operations in the United States is $130,879 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $153,308
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,270 to $142,619
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,611
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Manager, Risk Operations Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $142,619 $11,885 $2,743 $69
Average $130,879 $10,907 $2,517 $63
25th Percentile $120,270 $10,023 $2,313 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Manager, Risk Operations Salaries

A Manager, Risk Operations'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 Manager, Risk Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, Risk Operations'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): $155,016
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $109,717
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,016
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,270
  • Expert (over 8 years): $182,826
Levels Salary
Risk Anal... Level Manager, Risk Operations$155,016
Risk Mana... Level Manager, Risk Operations$109,717
Manager, ... Level Manager, Risk Operations$130,016
Senior Ri... Level Manager, Risk Operations$151,270
Risk Mana... Level Manager, Risk Operations$182,826
$155,016 0 yr
$109,717 < 2 yrs
$130,016 2-4 yrs
$151,270 5-8 yrs
$182,826 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager, Risk Operations 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 Manager, Risk Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $144,909.
  • California: $144,360.
  • Massachusetts: $142,436.

Top Paying Cities for Manager, Risk Operations

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: $165,078
  • San Francisco: $163,455
  • Oakland: $159,829

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, Risk Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 32.63% 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.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Business Continuity (Mentioned in 0.77% Job Postings): Developing and executing innovative plans to ensure interoperability of business systems in the event of an emergency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 32.63%
Economics 1.2%
Business Continuity 0.77%
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 Manager, Risk Operations's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$138,732
6%
Influencing
$138,732
6%
Communication Skills
$137,423
5%
Accountability
$137,423
5%
Partnering
$137,423
5%
Operational Risk
$137,423
5%
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How Education impacts a Manager, Risk Operations's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager, Risk Operations 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 Manager, Risk Operations with a Bachelor's Degree is between $120,938 and $128,296).

Manager, Risk Operations Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager, Risk Operations
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 6.6%
Associates 6.2%
Bachelors 46.7%
Masters 32.6%
Doctorate 7.8%
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Manager, Risk Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, Risk Operations'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manager, Risk Operations

Salaries for a Manager, Risk Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,367 in 2023 to around $116,737 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, Risk Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manager, Risk Operations Over Time

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$117,486
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2024 $117,486
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