As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Risk Manager in the United Kingdom is £71,784, with an hourly rate of £35, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £63,882 to £82,525, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £63,882
50TH(Median)   £71,784
75TH   £82,525
Risk Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Risk Manager Salary £63,882 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Risk Manager Salary £71,784 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Risk Manager Salary £82,525 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Risk Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Risk Manager is about £71,784 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £35, a monthly salary of about £5,982, and a weekly pay of around £1,380. Click the switch button below to see more details about Risk Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Risk Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £65,651 - £70,369, while Intermediate make £66,005 - £70,605, Senior earn £66,948 - £71,548, Specialist earn £67,892 - £72,586, Expert can reach £69,779 - £74,990 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Risk Manager £68,835
Intermediate Level Risk Manager £69,189
Senior Level Risk Manager £70,015
Specialist Level Risk Manager £70,958
Expert Level Risk Manager £72,906
£68,835 0 yr
£69,189 < 2 yrs
£70,015 2-4 yrs
£70,958 5-8 yrs
£72,906 > 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

Skills to Boost a Risk Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Risk Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Economics can lead to a 1% salary raise, while strong Business Continuity skills boost pay by a 1%. Even PowerPoint can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Economics
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
Developing and executing innovative plans to ensure interoperability of business systems in the event of an emergency.
PowerPoint
A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Risk Manager field include Economics (1%), Business Continuity (1%), PowerPoint (1%), and KPI (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Economics £72,502
Economics
£72,502
1%
Business Continuity £72,502
Business Continuity
£72,502
1%
PowerPoint £72,502
PowerPoint
£72,502
1%
KPI £72,502
KPI
£72,502
1%
Economics
4.18%
Business Continuity
5.14%
PowerPoint
1.07%
KPI
1.91%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Risk Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £77,527 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £72,317, and Manchester pays around £68,809 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Operational Risk Manager makes less than a Risk Manager. A Operational Risk Manager earns an average annual salary of £64,363. And a Risk Manager earns an average annual salary of £71,784.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Operational Risk Manager
£48,105
£76,515
Senior Risk Manager
£50,041
£79,594
Risk Analyst III
£39,247
£42,418
Credit Risk Analysis Manager
£38,825
£55,536

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