Risk Analyst salary in New York, NY
Based on 979 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Jersey City, Hoboken, Long Island City, New York City, Brooklyn.
Also listed as: Financial Risk Specialist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,000 |
| 25th | $128,211 |
| 50th (median) | $152,794 |
| 75th | $183,630 |
| 90th | $220,035 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $117,500 | 39 |
| FY2021 | $114,500 | $110,000 | $115,000 | 49 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $110,000 | $150,000 | 126 |
| FY2023 | $145,362 | $119,187 | $170,000 | 472 |
| FY2024 | $148,318 | $119,865 | $176,188 | 592 |
| FY2025 | $150,000 | $128,211 | $178,500 | 515 |
| FY2026 | $155,843 | $127,141 | $188,178 | 464 |
Cost of living
New York's median Risk Analyst salary of $152,794 is worth about $135,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Financial Risk Specialists in the New York, NY area earned a median of $139,670 in May 2025 (12,770 employed). The H-1B median here is $152,794, 9% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $150,000 | 216 |
| Goldman Sachs | $140,000 | 78 |
| Morgan Stanley | $142,500 | 78 |
| Citi | $188,178 | 53 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $150,000 | 51 |
| American Express | $141,729 | 34 |
| PwC | $175,000 | 23 |
| UBS | $172,500 | 22 |
| SG Americas Operational Services | $160,597 | 21 |
| Barclays | $163,000 | 16 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $102,000 | 142 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $144,643 | 316 |
| Senior · Level III | $174,981 | 187 |
| Expert · Level IV | $215,000 | 171 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $96,366 | $102,000 | 142 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $128,211 | $144,643 | 316 |
| Senior · Level III | $157,581 | $174,981 | 187 |
| Expert · Level IV | $188,178 | $215,000 | 171 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.