Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Virginia

Financial risk specialists in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $119,620 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($106,790), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial risk specialists average at $130,150 and the median at $126,510 for 1,770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,420.

Financial Risk Specialists average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$119,620
Virginia Beach$106,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$119,620	$105,060	$83,320	$86,919	98
Virginia Beach	$106,790	$94,220	$76,460	$78,630	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Risk Specialists salary in other states

Financial Risk Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2054.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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