How much does a Risk Associate make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Risk Associate in Des Moines, IA is $64,590. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,937 to $73,668, with most professionals earning between $49,970 and $81,934.

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What is the average salary for Risk Associate in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Risk Associate in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Risk Associate ranges from $56,937 to $73,668 with the average base salary of $64,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,393 to $76,978 with the average total cash compensation of $66,630.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,590 $56,937 - $73,668
Bonus $2,041 $1,455 - $3,309
Total Pay $66,630 $58,393 - $76,978
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,937 - $73,668 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,937 - $73,668 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,415 - $72,992 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,081 - $69,973 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,255 - $70,198 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,544 - $71,866 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Credit Risk Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $106,781 MAXIMUM SALARY $140,974
JOB TITLE Risk Management Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $56,937 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,668
JOB TITLE Operational Risk Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $102,682 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,387
JOB TITLE Market Risk Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $67,681 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,622
JOB TITLE Risk Assurance Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $61,247 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,192
JOB TITLE Risk Advisory Associate LOCATION Des Moines, IA MINIMUM SALARY $64,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,299
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