Risk Specialist Salary in Richmond, VA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Risk Specialist in Richmond, VA is $80,169. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,825 to a high of $100,754, with most professionals earning between $71,091 and $90,944.

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Average Salary Range for Risk Specialist in Richmond, VA

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What is the average salary for Risk Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Risk Specialist in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Risk Specialist ranges from $71,091 to $90,944 with the average base salary of $80,169. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,521 to $95,154 with the average total cash compensation of $83,876.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,169 $71,091 - $90,944
Bonus $3,706 $2,430 - $4,210
Total Pay $83,876 $73,521 - $95,154
* 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.

Risk Specialist Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,871 - $90,664 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,871 - $90,664 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,673 - $87,851 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,673 - $87,851 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,410 - $87,515 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,519 - $87,655 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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