Risk Engineer Salaries

How much does a Risk Engineer make?

Total pay range
$109K - $181K/yr
$140K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$89K - $143K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Engineer
$98K$162K/yr
Engineer Manager
$124K$209K/yr
Engineer IV
$146K$215K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 2 paying industries for a Risk Engineer in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $124,653 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,947.
Top paying companies in Insurance for Risk Engineer are Chubb, Zurich North America, and Coalition.
The top paying company in Information Technology for Risk Engineer is Counterpart.

Insurance

$124,653

Insurance

Top paying companies in Insurance for Risk Engineer are Chubb, Zurich North America, and Coalition.

Information Technology

$115,947

Insurance

Top paying companies in Insurance for Risk Engineer are Chubb, Zurich North America, and Coalition.

Recent salaries shared by Risk Engineer

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Risk Engineer
1-3 years
$106K - $124K/yr
Aiken, SC
$106K - $124K/yr
Risk Engineer
1-3 years
$114K/yr
$95K • $19K
San Francisco, CA
$114K/yr
$95K • $19K
Risk Engineer
4-6 years
$162K - $188K/yr
Dallas, TX
$162K - $188K/yr
Risk Engineer
4-6 years
$120K - $140K/yr
Atlanta, GA
$120K - $140K/yr
Risk Engineer
1-3 years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
New York, NY
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
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Risk Engineer
4-6 years
$118K/yr
$111K • $7K
Boston, MA
$118K/yr
$111K • $7K
Risk Engineer
1-3 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Rocky Hill, CT
$65K - $75K/yr
Risk Engineer
10-14 years
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
San Francisco, CA
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Risk Engineer
10-14 years
$148K/yr
$132K • $16K
San Francisco, CA
$148K/yr
$132K • $16K
Risk Engineer
1-3 years
$105K/yr
$95K • $10K
Tulsa, OK
$105K/yr
$95K • $10K

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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Risk Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Risk Engineer is $139,783 per year or $67 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $226,855 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $109,099 (25th percentile) and $180,983 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 114 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Risk Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Risk Engineer in United States is $180,983 per year, $15,082 per month or $87 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Risk Engineer in United States is $109,099 per year, $9,092 per month or $52 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Risk Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,062 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,667 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.