Security & Investigations · Mid
Geopolitical Risk Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$65,000
25th percentile
P50
$90,000
Median
P75
$115,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Tight
Scarcity: 6/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
100-250
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
5% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.1 yr avg tenure
24% annual turnover
Geopolitical Risk Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Growing demand driven by evolving threat landscape, corporate security professionalization, and increased regulatory requirements. Compensation trending upward 3-5% annually as qualified talent remains scarce in specialized protective services.
Also Known As
Political Risk Analyst, Country Risk Analyst, Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst
What Does a Geopolitical Risk Analyst Do?
The Geopolitical Risk Analyst operates providing executive protection, threat assessment, and security operations for high-net-worth families, corporate principals, or private organizations. Professionals in this role typically bring 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 100-250 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What Drives Geopolitical Risk Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Geopolitical Risk Analyst is $90,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $65,000 to $115,000. The 57% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by principal risk profile, domestic vs. international travel requirements, team size managed, security clearance level, and specialized training in surveillance detection or threat mitigation. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.05% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Geopolitical Risk Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Geopolitical Risk Analyst roles most commonly come from military special operations, federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or corporate security departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward director of security for large family offices, corporate security leadership, or independent security consulting. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.1 years, with an annual turnover rate of 24%.
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