Financial Risk Analyst

Financial Risk Analyst Salary in California

$38K

$86.8K

$116K

$86,957

/year

$41.81

/hour

Financial Risk Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$88,111

California

California

$86,957

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    How much does a Financial Risk Analyst make in California?

    As of Sep 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Financial Risk Analyst in California is $86,957 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,672/week or $7,246/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $115,961 and as low as $37,996, the majority of Financial Risk Analyst salaries currently range between $69,100 (25th percentile) to $109,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $114,974 annually in California. The average pay range for a Financial Risk Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 40000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Financial Risk Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Financial Risk Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Financial Risk Analyst Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Financial Risk Analyst job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Mountain View, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $16,853 (19.4%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $21,749 (25.0%) above the $86,957 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Financial Risk Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Cupertino, and Oakland, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Financial Risk Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino

    $108,706

    $52.26

    Mountain View

    $103,942

    $49.97

    San Francisco

    $103,810

    $49.91

    Stanford

    $103,660

    $49.84

    Santa Clara

    $103,480

    $49.75

    Sunnyvale

    $103,411

    $49.72

    Livermore

    $103,353

    $49.69

    San Jose

    $103,265

    $49.65

    Daly City

    $102,093

    $49.08

    Oakland

    $101,193

    $48.65

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Financial Risk Analyst Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Financial Risk Analyst job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $86957 state average for Financial Risk Analyst jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Automotive Cfo

    $258,108

    $124.09

    Director Of Business Analytics

    $127,767

    $61.43

    External Consultant

    $102,071

    $49.07

    Asset Finance

    $92,897

    $44.66

    Grants Director

    $91,177

    $43.84

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Financial Risk Analyst salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $69,100 to $114,974 annually, with the California average at $86,957 per year or $41.81 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Financial Risk Analyst jobs, with Cupertino leading at $108,706 annually.