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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Control Specialist in Pennsylvania is $80,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.
However, a Risk Control Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Risk Control Specialist Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $86,891 | $7,241 | $1,671 | $42 |
| Average | $80,404 | $6,700 | $1,546 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,391 | $6,199 | $1,431 | $36 |
Signers National - Conshohocken, PA
Datascan Technologies, LLC - West End, PA
Vanguard - Frazer, PA
Dairy Farmers of America - Mechanicsburg, PA
A Risk Control Specialist'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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Control Specialist'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Specialist | $65,792 |
| Risk Cont... Level Risk Control Specialist | $80,822 |
| Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Specialist | $98,352 |
| Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Specialist | $124,666 |
| Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Specialist | $158,482 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Risk Control Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Risk Control Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Risk Control Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance | $94,877 | $46.0 | 18% |
| Energy & Utilities | $92,465 | $44.0 | 15% |
| Software & Networking | $90,857 | $44.0 | 13% |
| Healthcare | $90,053 | $43.0 | 12% |
| Internet | $90,053 | $43.0 | 12% |
Understanding how a Risk Control Specialist'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $86,891 | $7,241 | $1,671 | $42 |
| Average | $80,404 | $6,700 | $1,546 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,391 | $6,199 | $1,431 | $36 |
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