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Compliance Officer Salary in 2026

Compliance officers ensure organizations adhere to legal regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. They develop compliance programs, conduct training, and manage regulatory examinations.

Median Salary

$97,000

$8,083/mo

Entry Level

$60,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$134,000

experienced

Job Growth

+6%

10-yr outlook

Compliance Officer Overview

Compliance officers ensure organizations adhere to legal regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. They develop compliance programs, conduct training, and manage regulatory examinations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

3-6 years

Industry

Finance

Total Jobs (US)

345K

5-Year Growth

+16%

Category

Finance

Hourly Rate

$46.63/hr

Monthly Pay

$8,083

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Compliance Officer Salary

$109,000

$9,083/month · $4,192/biweekly · $52.40/hr

Compliance Officer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Compliance Officer field.

25th Percentile$74,800
$75K
Median (50th)$97,000
$97K
75th Percentile$115,500
$116K
90th Percentile$151,500
$152K
Top Earners$169,000
$169K

Entry-level Compliance Officers earn around $60,000, while the top 10% earn $151,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Compliance Officers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$114,000+$17,000
New York$112,000+$15,000
Illinois$101,000+$4,000
Texas$95,000$-2,000
Florida$95,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Compliance Officers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$114,000+$17,000
Los Angeles$109,000+$12,000
Chicago$102,000+$5,000
Miami$99,000+$2,000
Dallas$97,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Regulatory KnowledgePolicy DevelopmentAML/KYCRisk AssessmentAudit Management

Certifications

CRCMCAMSCCEP

Compliance Officer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Compliance Officer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$60,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$97,000

3-7 years

Senior

$134,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$169,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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