Risk Analyst salary
From 2,554 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-2054: Financial Risk Specialists
- Also filed as: Financial Risk Specialist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 38% of Risk Analyst filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: EY. 506 filings (20% of the total), median $144,786.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 5 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $82,500 in Salt Lake, UT to $152,794 in New York, NY.
- Median up 47% since FY2020. From $92,000 in FY2020 to $135,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Risk Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 2,554 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Risk Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-2054, Financial Risk Specialists). The median base salary is $133,551, 9% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $101,000 and $163,101. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 38% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (979), and EY is the employer that files the most (506).
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Top employers for Risk Analyst
EY506 filings · 20%$144,786
Goldman Sachs349 filings · 14%$93,600
Citi140 filings · 5%$160,000
Microsoft98 filings · 4%$143,249
Amazon94 filings · 4%$109,000
Morgan Stanley86 filings · 3%$140,000
JPMorgan Chase74 filings · 3%$150,000
American Express51 filings · 2%$139,453
PwC44 filings · 2%$155,000
UBS37 filings · 1%$152,500
Employers with the most Risk Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Risk Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 18% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $89,000 | 415 |
| Level II · Qualified | $126,963 | 886 |
| Level III · Experienced | $157,581 | 516 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $188,178 | 517 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Risk Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 26 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $152,794 | 979 |
| Dallas, TX | $115,000 | 271 |
| Seattle, WA | $139,680 | 163 |
| Salt Lake, UT | $82,500 | 149 |
| Chicago, IL | $130,000 | 147 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115,820 | 68 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $146,000 | 64 |
| San Francisco, CA | $169,229 | 62 |
| Houston, TX | $110,000 | 57 |
| Washington, DC | $115,059 | 56 |
| Atlanta, GA | $126,000 | 53 |
| Boston, MA | $113,962 | 48 |
| San Jose, CA | $170,014 | 36 |
| Charlotte, NC | $135,000 | 33 |
| Tampa, FL | $128,000 | 31 |
| Miami, FL | $128,000 | 28 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $115,175 | 23 |
| Raleigh, NC | $120,000 | 22 |
| Columbus, OH | $112,500 | 18 |
| Austin, TX | $130,000 | 17 |
| Baltimore, MD | $101,000 | 17 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $101,750 | 16 |
| Buffalo, NY | $90,000 | 13 |
| Denver, CO | $101,337 | 12 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,130 | 12 |
| St. Louis, MO | $103,850 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Risk Analyst does
Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Financial Risk Specialists), the median annual wage was $117,330 in May 2025, with 63,850 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $133,551, 14% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,000 | $64,820 |
| 25th percentile | $101,000 | $83,980 |
| Median | $133,551 | $117,330 |
| 75th percentile | $163,101 | $158,250 |
| 90th percentile | $196,763 | $196,110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,000 |
| 25th | $101,000 |
| 50th (median) | $133,551 |
| 75th | $163,101 |
| 90th | $196,763 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,000 | $80,000 | $110,000 | 69 |
| FY2021 | $92,500 | $75,000 | $110,258 | 126 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $90,000 | $136,000 | 339 |
| FY2023 | $120,000 | $88,005 | $150,380 | 1,371 |
| FY2024 | $125,000 | $93,555 | $155,000 | 1,557 |
| FY2025 | $132,400 | $100,000 | $160,597 | 1,348 |
| FY2026 | $135,000 | $103,838 | $165,976 | 1,206 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Risk Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Risk Analyst jobs is $133,551 (2,554 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $101,000 and $163,101.
What does an entry-level Risk Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $89,000. Level I accounts for 18% of Risk Analyst filings.
Which city pays H-1B Risk Analysts the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, New York, NY has the highest median base salary for Risk Analyst jobs: $152,794 (979 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Risk Analysts?
EY (506), Goldman Sachs (349) and Citi (140) filed the most Risk Analyst LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Risk Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($133,551) is 14% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($117,330, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.