Finance & Banking

Risk Manager Salary in Australia

Risk Managers identify, assess and mitigate financial, operational and regulatory risks. This is a high-demand role in Australian banking and insurance. Seek listings frequently require FRM, CFA, or actuarial qualifications for senior appointments.

AU Typical Range

$110k$175k

AU Median

$138k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $98k$155k

Salary by experience level

Risk Analyst

AU$85k – $110k
NZNZD $75k – $98k

Risk Manager

AU$110k – $150k
NZNZD $98k – $132k

Senior Manager

AU$150k – $195k
NZNZD $132k – $172k

Head of Risk

AU$190k – $260k
NZNZD $170k – $232k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $138k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$99,113

Monthly

$8,259

Fortnightly

$3,812

Common employers on Seek

Commonwealth BankNABANZWestpacQBEIAG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Risk Manager salary in Australia?

The average Risk Manager salary in Australia is around $138k per year, with a typical Seek range of $110k – $175k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Risk Manager take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $138k, take-home pay is approximately $99,113 per year ($8,259 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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