Financial Risk Specialists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for financial risk specialists is $60.82 an hour ($126,510 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.

$60.82Median hourly pay
$99,230–$163,170Middle half of workers, yearly
1,400People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($117,330). It is 27% higher than the District of Columbia median ($99,230).

Pay range for financial risk specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$38.85$80,810
25% of workers$47.71$99,230
Half of workers (median)$60.82$126,510
75% of workers$78.45$163,170
90% of workers$93.50$194,480

Financial Risk Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$126,5101,400

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for financial risk specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Accountants and Auditors$102,140
Financial and Investment Analysts$108,330
Financial Specialists, All Other$120,580
Loan Officers$97,800
Personal Financial Advisors$106,230
Budget Analysts$125,050
Tax Preparers$57,890
Credit Analysts$114,700

Other job titles for this job

Business Risk ManagerCompliance Risk ManagerEnergy Risk Management AnalystEnterprise Risk ManagerEstate ExecutorFinancial Risk AnalystLoss Control ConsultantLoss Control InspectorMarket Risk AnalystMarket Risk SpecialistOperational Risk AnalystOperational Risk Consultant

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