Climate Risk Analyst Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$92,000
national median salary
$70,000 to $122,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$129,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$96,000
Princeton, NJ
Lowest Paying
$70,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Climate Risk Analyst salary in the United States is $92,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $70,000 at the 25th percentile to $122,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $129,000, while Princeton offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Quantitative modeling expertise, familiarity with TCFD and SEC climate disclosure frameworks, and experience in financial services or insurance create the largest pay premiums.
Climate Risk Analyst salary by city
Skills that increase Climate Risk Analyst pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Climate Risk Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $12,880 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Quantitative modeling expertise, familiarity with TCFD and SEC climate disclosure frameworks, and experience in financial services or insurance create the largest pay premiums. Analysts who can translate physical and transition climate risks into financial impact models are highly compensated.
Junior Climate Risk Analysts start at $70,000 to $82,000. Mid-level analysts with regulatory expertise earn $88,000 to $108,000. Senior Analysts and Climate Risk Managers command $110,000 to $140,000, while Directors and Heads of Climate Risk at banks exceed $165,000.
Analysts at financial institutions often receive bonuses of 15 to 30% based on team and individual performance. RSUs at public companies can add $10,000 to $35,000. The field's rapid growth means strong negotiating leverage for experienced candidates.