Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Washington

Financial risk specialists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $136,990 a year) and the least in Spokane ($111,350), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial risk specialists average at $127,710 and the median at $123,150 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,420.

Financial Risk Specialists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$136,990
Spokane$111,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$136,990	$134,330	$98,470	$104,899	111
Spokane	$111,350	$108,540	$86,750	$87,165	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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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