How much does a financial risk specialist make in Sacramento?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for financial risk specialists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $58.91 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.91
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 121
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,370Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $176,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,370 | $32.87 | |
| 25th | $88,480 | $42.54 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.91 | |
| 75th | $151,800 | $72.96 | |
| 90th | $176,600 | $84.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for financial risk specialists.
| San Francisco, CA | $167,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $166,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $102,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,310 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $128,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $124,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $104,000 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $102,600 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $96,220 |
| Budget Analyst | $95,620 |
| Compliance Officer | $95,220 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,110 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $91,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial risk specialist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $58.91 ($122,500 a year).
Do financial risk specialists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $122,500 against $117,300 nationally, 4% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $129,100, so Sacramento pays 5% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for financial risk specialist pay?
17 of 121 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial risk specialist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,600 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.