Salary Info and Job Outlook. According to PayScale.com, most risk analysts earn between $37,200 and $93,236 a year, as of January 2014. The website additionally reported that market research analysts typically earn between $35,130 and $78,444, while risk management analysts earn salaries ranging from $42,951 to $92,573.o work as a market risk analyst, you'll need a bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or mathematics.