What are the main factors that influence a Risk Consultant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Risk Consultant?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Risk Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Risk Consultant's salary?

A Risk Consultant's salary grows with experience: a Risk Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $66,775, a Risk Consultant (2-4 years)earns $82,025, a Risk Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $99,825, a Risk Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $126,518, a Risk Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $160,825,

What are the highest paying states for a Risk Consultant?

Risk Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Risk Consultant roles are District of Columbia $90,260, California $89,917, Massachusetts $88,719. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Risk Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Risk Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Business Risk Consultant: $120,432; Risk Management Consultant: $106,502; Risk Control Consultant: $96,744; Financial Risk Consultant: $81,855; Operational Risk Consultant: $81,593.

Risk Consultant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Risk Consultant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Consultant in Delaware is $82,556 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,352
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,848 to $89,777
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,651

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Risk Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,777	$7,481	$1,726	$43
Average	$82,556	$6,880	$1,588	$40
25th Percentile	$76,848	$6,404	$1,478	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Risk Consultant Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Risk Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $66,775
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,825
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,518
Expert (over 8 years): $160,825

Levels	Salary
Risk Anal... Level Risk Consultant	$66,775
Risk Cons... Level Risk Consultant	$82,025
Risk Anal... Level Risk Consultant	$99,825
Risk Anal... Level Risk Consultant	$126,518
Risk Anal... Level Risk Consultant	$160,825

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How Do 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 Risk Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,260.
California: $89,917.
Massachusetts: $88,719.

District of Columbia $90,260 California $89,917 Massachusetts $88,719 Washington $88,393 New Jersey $88,360 Alaska $88,246 Connecticut $87,121 New York $86,665

Hawaii $85,205 Rhode Island $84,521 Maryland $84,056 Minnesota $83,420 Colorado $83,175 Illinois $83,094 Oregon $82,784 Delaware $82,556

New Hampshire $82,412 Virginia $82,091 Pennsylvania $81,154 Nevada $80,681 North Dakota $80,526 Michigan $80,281 Wisconsin $80,192 Vermont $80,012

Texas $79,515 Maine $79,483 Arizona $79,434 Ohio $79,377 Georgia $78,627 Indiana $78,252 Wyoming $78,178 Utah $78,064

Iowa $78,015 Kansas $77,624 Louisiana $77,510 North Carolina $77,469 Missouri $77,453 Florida $77,135 Montana $76,964 Nebraska $76,801

Kentucky $76,711 South Carolina $76,385 Tennessee $76,181 Idaho $76,099 New Mexico $75,504 Oklahoma $75,374 Alabama $74,893 South Dakota $74,086

Arkansas $73,646 West Virginia $73,409 Mississippi $72,700

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $82,184
Little Creek: $82,786
Magnolia: $82,667

Lincoln, DE $82,184 Little Creek, DE $82,786 Magnolia, DE $82,667 Milford, DE $82,393 Marydel, DE $82,528 Millsboro, DE $81,839 Millville, DE $81,966 Milton, DE $82,108

Nassau, DE $82,167 Ocean View, DE $81,952 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,109 Seaford, DE $82,156 Selbyville, DE $81,816 Smyrna, DE $82,843 Viola, DE $82,461 Woodside, DE $82,683

Bear, DE $82,492 Newark, DE $82,461 Claymont, DE $82,630 Delaware City, DE $82,544 Hockessin, DE $82,454 Kirkwood, DE $82,528 Middletown, DE $82,560 Montchanin, DE $82,473

New Castle, DE $82,485 Odessa, DE $82,601 Port Penn, DE $82,656 Rockland, DE $82,481 Saint Georges, DE $82,534 Townsend, DE $82,661 Winterthur, DE $82,491 Lewes, DE $82,139

Wilmington, DE $82,458 Dover, DE $82,786 Dover Afb, DE $82,350 Bethany Beach, DE $81,865 Bethel, DE $81,950 Bridgeville, DE $82,143 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,553 Cheswold, DE $82,759

Clayton, DE $82,761 Dagsboro, DE $81,808 Delmar, DE $81,677 Ellendale, DE $81,925 Felton, DE $82,386 Fenwick Island, DE $81,826 Frankford, DE $81,684 Frederica, DE $82,468

Georgetown, DE $81,777 Greenwood, DE $82,156 Harbeson, DE $81,865 Harrington, DE $82,282 Hartly, DE $82,538 Houston, DE $82,165 Kenton, DE $82,765 Laurel, DE $81,728

Yorklyn, DE $82,478

Risk Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Risk Consultant 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 Consultant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Risk Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Risk Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$97,416	$47.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$94,939	$46.0	15%
Software & Networking	$93,288	$45.0	13%
Healthcare	$92,463	$44.0	12%
Internet	$92,463	$44.0	12%

Risk Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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 July 01, 2026

$76,848

Average $82,556/year

$89,777

$6,404

Average $6,880/month

$7,481

$1,478

Average $1,588/week

$1,726

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,777	$7,481	$1,726	$43
Average	$82,556	$6,880	$1,588	$40
25th Percentile	$76,848	$6,404	$1,478	$37

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