Compensation guide

FRM Salary Guide for India: How to Read Compensation Data

There is no single “FRM salary.” Employers pay for a role, level, location, experience, and skill set. The certification may strengthen fit for risk roles, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed salary premium.

A current market-risk reference point

Glassdoor’s India Market Risk Analyst page reported an average base pay of approximately ₹12 lakh per year and a base-pay range of roughly ₹8 lakh to ₹17.8 lakh, based on 130 submitted salaries and last updated 2 March 2026. Treat this as a market snapshot, not a promise.

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