Fraud Risk Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Fraud Risk Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fraud Risk Analyst in the United States is $66,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,182
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,888 to $72,769
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,304
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Fraud Risk Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,769 $6,064 $1,399 $35
Average $66,825 $5,569 $1,285 $32
25th Percentile $62,888 $5,241 $1,209 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Fraud Risk Analyst Salaries

A Fraud Risk Analyst'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 Fraud Risk Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fraud Risk Analyst'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): $66,387
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,553
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,242
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,794
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,915
Levels Salary
Fraud Ris... Level Fraud Risk Analyst$66,387
Risk Anal... Level Fraud Risk Analyst$81,553
Risk Anal... Level Fraud Risk Analyst$99,242
Risk Anal... Level Fraud Risk Analyst$125,794
Risk Anal... Level Fraud Risk Analyst$159,915
$66,387 0 yr
$81,553 < 2 yrs
$99,242 2-4 yrs
$125,794 5-8 yrs
$159,915 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fraud Risk Analysts

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: $84,286
  • San Francisco: $83,363
  • Oakland: $81,606

What Skills Can Increase a Fraud Risk Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 9.82% 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.
  • Loss Prevention (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Loss prevention refers to measures taken to prevent the loss of life, health, and property. In the workplace, this involves preventing accidents, reducing risks, and controlling known hazards.
  • Information Security (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): A practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording, or destruction of confidential, private, and sensitive information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 9.82%
Loss Prevention 2.43%
Information Security 0.96%
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 Fraud Risk Analyst's salary.
  • Environmental Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Business Statistics: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Retail Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Environmental Compliance
$74,843
12%
Business Statistics
$74,175
11%
Retail Banking
$72,839
9%
Partnering
$71,502
7%
Effective Communication
$71,502
7%
Regulatory Environment
$70,834
6%
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Fraud Risk Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fraud Risk Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Fraud Risk Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fraud Risk Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fraud Risk Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$80,189$39.020%
Financial Services$76,848$37.015%
Healthcare$76,848$37.015%
Aerospace & Defense$73,507$35.010%
Energy & Utilities$73,507$35.010%

How Education impacts a Fraud Risk Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fraud Risk Analysts 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 Fraud Risk Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $60,673 and $65,063).

Fraud Risk Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fraud Risk Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 5.6%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 59.9%
Masters 28.9%
Doctorate 2.5%
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Fraud Risk Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fraud Risk Analyst'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 Fraud Risk Analyst

Salaries for a Fraud Risk Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,637 in 2023 to around $67,727 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fraud Risk Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fraud Risk Analyst Over Time

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2023
$68,637
2024
$68,141
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FAQ about Fraud Risk Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Fraud Risk Analyst?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Fraud Risk Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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