As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Operational Risk Manager in the United Kingdom is £71,800, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,900 to £82,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,900
50TH(Median)   £71,800
75TH   £82,600
Operational Risk Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Operational Risk Manager Salary £63,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Operational Risk Manager Salary £71,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Operational Risk Manager Salary £82,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Operational Risk Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Operational Risk Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Operational Risk Manager is about £71,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £5,983, and a weekly pay of around £1,381. Click the switch button below to see more details about Operational Risk Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Operational Risk Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Operational Risk Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £65,669 - £70,385, while Intermediate make £66,022 - £70,621, Senior earn £66,966 - £71,564, Specialist earn £67,909 - £72,606, Expert can reach £69,796 - £75,024 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Operational Risk Manager £68,852
Intermediate Level Operational Risk Manager £69,206
Senior Level Operational Risk Manager £70,031
Specialist Level Operational Risk Manager £70,975
Expert Level Operational Risk Manager £72,928
£68,852 0 yr
£69,206 < 2 yrs
£70,031 2-4 yrs
£70,975 5-8 yrs
£72,928 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Operational Risk Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Operational Risk Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £77,544 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,333, and Manchester pays around £68,824 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Operational Risk Analyst III or Operational Risk Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Operational Risk Analyst III makes less than a Operational Risk Manager. A Operational Risk Analyst III earns an average annual salary of £42,402. And a Operational Risk Manager earns an average annual salary of £71,800.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Operational Risk Analyst III
£39,067
£42,223
Risk Manager
£50,682
£80,614
Operational Risk Management Director
£92,234
£133,129
Risk Analyst III
£39,247
£42,418

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