Risk Control Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Control Analyst in the United States is $66,056 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,283
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,165 to $71,932
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,622
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Risk Control Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,932 $5,994 $1,383 $35
Average $66,056 $5,505 $1,270 $32
25th Percentile $62,165 $5,180 $1,195 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Risk Control Analyst Salaries

A Risk Control 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 Risk Control Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Control 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): $65,624
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,615
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,347
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,076
Levels Salary
Risk Cont... Level Risk Control Analyst$65,624
Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Analyst$80,615
Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Analyst$98,101
Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Analyst$124,347
Risk Anal... Level Risk Control Analyst$158,076
$65,624 0 yr
$80,615 < 2 yrs
$98,101 2-4 yrs
$124,347 5-8 yrs
$158,076 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Risk Control 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: $83,316
  • San Francisco: $82,404
  • Oakland: $80,667

What Skills Can Increase a Risk Control 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 Risk Control 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
$73,983
12%
Business Statistics
$73,322
11%
Retail Banking
$72,001
9%
Partnering
$70,680
7%
Effective Communication
$70,680
7%
Regulatory Environment
$70,019
6%
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Risk Control Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Risk Control 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, Risk Control Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Risk Control Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Risk Control Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$79,267$38.020%
Financial Services$75,964$37.015%
Healthcare$75,964$37.015%
Aerospace & Defense$72,661$35.010%
Energy & Utilities$72,661$35.010%

How Education impacts a Risk Control Analyst's Salary?

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

Risk Control Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Risk Control 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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Risk Control Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Risk Control 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 Risk Control Analyst

Salaries for a Risk Control Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,848 in 2023 to around $66,948 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Risk Control Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Risk Control Analyst Over Time

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$67,848
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$67,357
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FAQ about Risk Control Analyst

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

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

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