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Security Risk Management Salary in California

$21.2K

$103.6K

$143.1K

$103,475

/year

$49.75

/hour

Security Risk Management Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$104,848

California

California

$103,475

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    How much does a Security Risk Management make in California?

    As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Security Risk Management in California is $103,475 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,989/week or $8,622/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $143,101 and as low as $21,218, the majority of Security Risk Management salaries currently range between $83,900 (25th percentile) to $123,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $137,673 annually in California. The average pay range for a Security Risk Management varies greatly (by as much as 39500), 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 Security Risk Management salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Security Risk Management 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 Security Risk Management Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Security Risk Management job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Sunnyvale, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $20,054 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $24,905 (24.1%) above the $103,475 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Security Risk Management 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 Berkeley, and San Mateo, , 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 Security Risk Management role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $128,380

    $61.72

    Sunnyvale

    $124,738

    $59.97

    San Francisco

    $123,529

    $59.39

    Livermore

    $122,985

    $59.13

    San Jose

    $122,881

    $59.08

    Santa Clara

    $122,181

    $58.74

    Daly City

    $121,487

    $58.41

    Oakland

    $120,415

    $57.89

    Hayward

    $120,207

    $57.79

    San Mateo

    $119,421

    $57.41

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Security Risk Management Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Security Risk Management job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $103475 state average for Security Risk Management jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Information Security Risk Manager

    $134,322

    $64.58

    It Security Consultant

    $124,382

    $59.80

    Risk Management Consultant

    $101,835

    $48.96

    Securities Compliance

    $97,654

    $46.95

    Independent Communications Consultant

    $80,135

    $38.53

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Security Risk Management salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $83,900 to $137,673 annually, with the California average at $103,475 per year or $49.75 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Security Risk Management jobs, with Berkeley leading at $128,380 annually.
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