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Risk Management Director Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Risk Management Director in New York, NY.

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Demand: +32% (High Demand)
$274,700
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $132.07/hr
📊 80% Range: $194,300 – $415,400
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $194,300
25th % Junior $234,500
50th % Median $274,700
75th % Senior $345,050
90th % Top 10% $415,400
Base Annual Salary $274,700
Target Annual Bonus $32,964
Annual Stock / Equity $60,434
Total Compensation (TC) $368,098
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Risk Management Director

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Risk Management Director

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$194,300
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Risk Management Director

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$274,700
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Risk Management Director

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$345,050
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$415,400

Risk Management Director Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$282,900

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$278,800

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$274,700

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$262,400

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$262,400

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$262,400

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$256,250

California

COL Index: 142%
$256,250

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Risk Management Director leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+32% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Risk Management Director make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Risk Management Director in New York, NY is $274,700, with entry-level professionals earning around $194,300 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $415,400.

What is the average hourly rate for a Risk Management Director in New York, NY?

On average, a Risk Management Director in New York, NY makes approximately $132.07 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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