Security Risk Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Security Risk Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Security Risk Manager in the United States is $127,775 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,673
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,418 to $139,237
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,988
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Security Risk Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $139,237 $11,603 $2,678 $67
Average $127,775 $10,648 $2,457 $61
25th Percentile $117,418 $9,785 $2,258 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Security Risk Manager Salaries

A Security Risk Manager'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 Security Risk Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Security Risk Manager'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): $151,340
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,115
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,933
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,683
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,491
Levels Salary
Risk Anal... Level Security Risk Manager$151,340
Risk Mana... Level Security Risk Manager$107,115
Security ... Level Security Risk Manager$126,933
Senior Ri... Level Security Risk Manager$147,683
Risk Mana... Level Security Risk Manager$178,491
$151,340 0 yr
$107,115 < 2 yrs
$126,933 2-4 yrs
$147,683 5-8 yrs
$178,491 > 8 yrs
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How Do Security Risk Manager 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 Security Risk Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $141,472.
  • California: $140,936.
  • Massachusetts: $139,058.

Top Paying Cities for Security Risk Managers

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: $161,163
  • San Francisco: $159,578
  • Oakland: $156,039

What Skills Can Increase a Security Risk Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 32.63% 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.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Business Continuity (Mentioned in 0.77% Job Postings): Developing and executing innovative plans to ensure interoperability of business systems in the event of an emergency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 32.63%
Economics 1.2%
Business Continuity 0.77%
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 Security Risk Manager's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$135,442
6%
Influencing
$135,442
6%
Communication Skills
$134,164
5%
Accountability
$134,164
5%
Partnering
$134,164
5%
Operational Risk
$134,164
5%
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How Education impacts a Security Risk Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Security Risk Managers 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 Security Risk Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $120,938 and $128,296).

Security Risk Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Security Risk Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 6.6%
Associates 6.2%
Bachelors 46.7%
Masters 32.6%
Doctorate 7.8%
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Security Risk Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Security Risk Manager'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Security Risk Manager

Salaries for a Security Risk Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,584 in 2023 to around $113,969 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Security Risk Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Security Risk Manager Over Time

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$114,584
2024
$114,700
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$113,969
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2024 $114,700
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