Credit Risk Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Credit Risk Consultant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Credit Risk Consultant in the United States is $63,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,447
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,317 to $66,673
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,020
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View as table View as graph 25% $52,317 10% $42,020 90% $69,447 75% $66,673 $63,626 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Credit Risk Consultant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,673 $5,556 $1,282 $32
Average $63,626 $5,302 $1,224 $31
25th Percentile $52,317 $4,360 $1,006 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Credit Risk Consultant Salaries

A Credit Risk Consultant'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 Credit Risk Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Credit Risk Consultant'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): $63,402
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,150
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,105
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,195
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,591
Levels Salary
Credit Ri... Level Credit Risk Consultant$63,402
Credit Ri... Level Credit Risk Consultant$91,150
Credit Ri... Level Credit Risk Consultant$103,105
Credit Ri... Level Credit Risk Consultant$122,195
Credit Ri... Level Credit Risk Consultant$135,591
$63,402 0 yr
$91,150 < 2 yrs
$103,105 2-4 yrs
$122,195 5-8 yrs
$135,591 > 8 yrs
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How Do Credit Risk Consultant 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 Credit Risk Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,446.
  • California: $70,179.
  • Massachusetts: $69,244.

Top Paying Cities for Credit Risk Consultants

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: $80,251
  • San Francisco: $79,373
  • Oakland: $77,700

What Skills Can Increase a Credit Risk Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 17.79% 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.
  • Financial Statements (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 17.79%
Financial Statements 1.68%
Financial Services 1.31%
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 Credit Risk Consultant's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Business Continuity: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$82,077
29%
Business Continuity
$74,442
17%
Strategic Planning
$72,533
14%
Alignment
$69,988
10%
Operational Risk Management
$69,988
10%
Business Strategy
$69,988
10%
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Credit Risk Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Credit Risk Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Credit Risk Consultant positions in Retail & Wholesale or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Credit Risk Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Credit Risk Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$76,351$37.020%
Insurance$69,988$34.010%

How Education impacts a Credit Risk Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Credit Risk Consultants 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 Credit Risk Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,501 and $75,784).

Credit Risk Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Credit Risk Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 12.5%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Credit Risk Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Credit Risk Consultant'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 Credit Risk Consultant

Salaries for a Credit Risk Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,531 in 2023 to around $61,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Credit Risk Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Credit Risk Consultant Over Time

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2023
$62,531
2024
$62,798
2025
$61,898
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2023 $62,531
2024 $62,798
2025 $61,898
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FAQ about Credit Risk Consultant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Credit Risk Consultant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Credit Risk Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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