Risk Control Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Risk Control Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Control Advisor in the United States is $81,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,050
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,393 to $89,839
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,542
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Risk Control Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,839 $7,487 $1,728 $43
Average $81,918 $6,827 $1,575 $39
25th Percentile $74,393 $6,199 $1,431 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Risk Control Advisor Salaries

A Risk Control Advisor'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 Risk Control Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Control Advisor'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): $81,918
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,696
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,609
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,992
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,247
Levels Salary
Entry Level Risk Control Advisor$81,918
Intermediate Level Risk Control Advisor$82,696
Senior Level Risk Control Advisor$84,609
Specialist Level Risk Control Advisor$84,992
Expert Level Risk Control Advisor$85,247
$81,918 0 yr
$82,696 < 2 yrs
$84,609 2-4 yrs
$84,992 5-8 yrs
$85,247 > 8 yrs
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How Do Risk Control Advisor 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 Risk Control Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,700.
  • California: $90,356.
  • Massachusetts: $89,152.

Top Paying Cities for Risk Control Advisors

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: $103,324
  • San Francisco: $102,308
  • Oakland: $100,039

What Skills Can Increase a Risk Control Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 26.3% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 0.8% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 26.3%
Procurement 1.38%
Linux 0.8%
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 Control Advisor's salary.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facilitation
$94,206
15%
Collaboration
$94,206
15%
Continuous Improvement
$91,749
12%
Networking
$91,749
12%
Operating System
$90,929
11%
Agile
$90,929
11%
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Risk Control Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Risk Control Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Risk Control Advisor

Salaries for a Risk Control Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,405 in 2023 to around $67,327 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Risk Control Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Risk Control Advisor Over Time

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