Risk Specialist Salary in Seattle, WA

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Risk Specialist in Seattle, WA is $85,578. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,080 to a high of $106,240, with most professionals earning between $75,895 and $96,394.

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Average Salary Range for Risk Specialist in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
75895
96394
85578

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79076
100871
90085
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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Risk Specialist ranges from $75,895 to $96,394 with the average base salary of $85,578. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,076 to $100,871 with the average total cash compensation of $90,085.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,578 $75,895 - $96,394
Bonus $4,507 $3,181 - $4,478
Total Pay $90,085 $79,076 - $100,871
* 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 Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,850 - $93,796 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,923 - $96,429 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,849 - $96,335 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,998 - $93,983 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,998 - $93,983 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,313 - $94,384 COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
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