How much does a financial risk specialist make in Atlanta?
$104,900a year
Median yearly pay for financial risk specialists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $50.41 an hour or $8,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.41
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 121
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,840Median: $104,900Highest 10%: $174,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $78,560 | $37.77 | |
| Median | $104,900 | $50.41 | |
| 75th | $147,900 | $71.11 | |
| 90th | $174,600 | $83.92 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for financial risk specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,400 |
| Management Analyst | $101,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,800 |
| Budget Analyst | $99,880 |
| Insurance Appraiser | $97,910 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,430 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $86,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,820 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial risk specialist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $50.41 ($104,900 a year).
Do financial risk specialists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $104,900 against $117,300 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $100,600, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for financial risk specialist pay?
37 of 121 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial risk specialist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.