Risk Specialist Salary in Rockford, IL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Risk Specialist in Rockford, IL is $79,346. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,179 to a high of $99,719, with most professionals earning between $70,360 and $90,010.

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Average Salary Range for Risk Specialist in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

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70360
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79346

Average Total Cash Compensation

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72766
94176
83014
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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Risk Specialist ranges from $70,360 to $90,010 with the average base salary of $79,346. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,766 to $94,176 with the average total cash compensation of $83,014.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $79,346 $70,360 - $90,010
Bonus $3,668 $2,405 - $4,167
Total Pay $83,014 $72,766 - $94,176
* 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 Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,543 - $90,243 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,239 - $94,972 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,838 - $95,738 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,904 - $95,822 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,967 - $92,066 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,473 - $95,271 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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