CRO and VP/risk management salary ranges by company size:

For U.S. companies with +$10 billion in revenues:

$219,700
For U.S. companies with revenues of $500 million to $1 billion:
$153,200
For U.S. companies with revenues of -$1 million: $118,500 CRO compensation by sector:
$238,600
$207,000
$206,000

CRO average base salary by industry:
o Entertainment and media: $232,100
o Education: $146,300

Highest paying risk management positions:

Lowest:
o A Claims analysts

Source: RIMS' 2008 Risk Management Compensation Survey

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