How much does a Compliance-Analyst make?

Updated Nov 28, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$61K - $96K/yr
Base Pay
$57K - $89K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$76K

/yr
$61K$96K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Compliance-Analyst is $76,135 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $71,127 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,008 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $61K-$96K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Compliance Analyst

$76,135 /yr
Compliance Analyst
$105,569 /yr
Senior Compliance Analyst
$84,392 /yr
Lead Compliance Analyst
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What is the total pay trajectory for Compliance Analyst?

Job TitleSalary
Compliance Analyst$76,135 /yr
Senior Compliance Analyst$105,569 /yr
Lead Compliance Analyst$84,392 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Compliance Analyst in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Compliance Analyst in United States. Employers include Google, Chevron and Coinbase.

1
Google
Google
$144,491/yr
1K open jobs
5
AT&T
$100,485/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Compliance Analyst in United States

1Google$144,491
2Chevron$111,767
3Coinbase$101,702
4Pacific Gas and Electric$100,928
5AT&T$100,485
6Amazon$98,516
7Wellington Management$97,909
8Macquarie Group$96,660
9PayPal$95,778
10Optiver$92,924
Total Pay Trajectory

For Compliance Analyst

$76,135 /yr
Compliance Analyst
$105,569 /yr
Senior Compliance Analyst
$84,392 /yr
Lead Compliance Analyst
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Compliance Analyst?

Job TitleSalary
Compliance Analyst$76,135 /yr
Senior Compliance Analyst$105,569 /yr
Lead Compliance Analyst$84,392 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Compliance-Analyst at different companies?

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American Express
4.2
Compliance AnalystSee 93 salaries from all locations

$78,102

 / yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Compliance AnalystSee 73 salaries from all locations

$75,741

 / yr
Goldman Sachs
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 66 salaries from all locations

$91,273

 / yr
Citi
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 65 salaries from all locations

$88,298

 / yr
Interactive Brokers
3.8
Compliance AnalystSee 63 salaries from all locations

$88,879

 / yr
Capco
3.6
Compliance AnalystSee 56 salaries from all locations

$39

 / hr
PayPal
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 50 salaries from all locations

$95,778

 / yr

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ACA Compliance Group
3
Compliance AnalystSee 45 salaries from all locations

$65,998

 / yr
Bank of America
4
Compliance AnalystSee 42 salaries from all locations

$75,802

 / yr
LPL Financial
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 41 salaries from all locations

$80,218

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.6
Compliance AnalystSee 41 salaries from all locations

$81,071

 / yr
DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.
4.3
Compliance AnalystSee 39 salaries from all locations

$62,849

 / yr
AML RightSource
2.9
Compliance AnalystSee 37 salaries from all locations

$60,603

 / yr
UBS
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 33 salaries from all locations

$81,572

 / yr
Centene
3.7
Compliance AnalystSee 32 salaries from all locations

$70,225

 / yr
Gabriel Partners
3.5
Compliance AnalystSee 31 salaries from all locations

$67,255

 / yr
Business Credentialing Services
2.9
Compliance AnalystSee 30 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Morgan Stanley
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 30 salaries from all locations

$84,028

 / yr
Prudential
3.9
Compliance AnalystSee 29 salaries from all locations

$78,253

 / yr
PIMCO
3.8
Compliance AnalystSee 25 salaries from all locations

$91,441

 / yr
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Compliance-Analyst Salaries

Job TitleSalary
American Express Compliance Analyst salaries - 93 salaries reported$78,102/yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Compliance Analyst salaries - 73 salaries reported$75,741/yr
Goldman Sachs Compliance Analyst salaries - 66 salaries reported$91,273/yr
Citi Compliance Analyst salaries - 65 salaries reported$88,298/yr
Interactive Brokers Compliance Analyst salaries - 63 salaries reported$88,879/yr
Capco Compliance Analyst salaries - 56 salaries reported$39/hr
PayPal Compliance Analyst salaries - 50 salaries reported$95,778/yr
ACA Compliance Group Compliance Analyst salaries - 45 salaries reported$65,998/yr
Bank of America Compliance Analyst salaries - 42 salaries reported$75,802/yr
LPL Financial Compliance Analyst salaries - 41 salaries reported$80,218/yr
Wells Fargo Compliance Analyst salaries - 41 salaries reported$81,071/yr
DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. Compliance Analyst salaries - 39 salaries reported$62,849/yr
AML RightSource Compliance Analyst salaries - 37 salaries reported$60,603/yr
UBS Compliance Analyst salaries - 33 salaries reported$81,572/yr
Centene Compliance Analyst salaries - 32 salaries reported$70,225/yr
Gabriel Partners Compliance Analyst salaries - 31 salaries reported$67,255/yr
Business Credentialing Services Compliance Analyst salaries - 30 salaries reported$32/hr
Morgan Stanley Compliance Analyst salaries - 30 salaries reported$84,028/yr
Prudential Compliance Analyst salaries - 29 salaries reported$78,253/yr
PIMCO Compliance Analyst salaries - 25 salaries reported$91,441/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Compliance Analyst in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Compliance Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $100,928, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $83,602, Financial Services with a median total pay of $76,973, Information Technology with a median total pay of $74,402, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $73,909.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$100,928

    26% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$83,602

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$76,973

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$74,402

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$73,909

    0% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Compliance Analyst are Chevron, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Direct Energy.

ChevronChevron$111,767/yr
Direct EnergyDirect Energy$88,307/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Licensing Compliance Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$73,000

/yr

$71K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Labor Compliance Clerk

United States of America

 | <1 year

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Compliance Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Compliance Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Document Control Specialist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$43

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Compliance Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$37,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Compliance Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Compliance Analyst

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Compliance-Analyst pay FAQ

The average salary for a Compliance-Analyst is $76,135 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 40 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Compliance-Analyst employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Compliance-Analyst in United States is $95,766 per year.

The lowest salary for a Compliance-Analyst in United States is $60,757 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Compliance-Analyst or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Compliance-Analyst.

Compliance analysts generally receive pay comparable to other non-revenue generating entry level analysts. Additionally, compliance analysts generally enjoy high job security during economic downturns and rounds of layoffs, as their role is critical to the operations of a firm. Compliance analysts can raise their income by earning professional certifications relevant to their field of expertise. For example, a compliance analyst in a financial services firm could earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Experienced compliance analysts can eventually progress into compliance officer roles or move into other business-related functions within their organizations such as project management.

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When considering whether compliance analysts earn a comfortable living, it should be noted that 70% of those currently in the field are satisfied with their salaries. Anonymous reports on Glassdoor also reveal compliance analysts can earn an additional $15,645.70 every year for better compensation.

The average salary for someone partway through their compliance analyst career path is $78,677.72, while newcomers to the industry can expect a starting salary closer to $58,236.41. Picking up additional skills and responsibilities can help you quickly advance your career and start earning you up to $154,545.89, with additional compensation bringing your total pay up to $94,323.42.

Starting a compliance analyst career with a relevant degree is the simplest way to make more money, even as an entry-level analyst. The degree should be in a field that matches the companies you're interested in. For financial compliance positions, a bachelor's in financial management or accounting is ideal. Advance this to a master's degree, and you'll get an instant boost in what companies are willing to pay for your talent. Another way to increase your compliance analyst pay is to see what your career trajectory is within your current company and whether it's worth it to stay or find better pay with a different employer.

Due to the amount of value a compliance analyst creates, companies are willing to pay extra for the right talent. Open compliance analyst positions mean the company in question needs help meeting local and federal regulations within its industry. Study the most common regulations your potential employer must navigate and use your knowledge as leverage to command a better starting salary. You can even reference specific numbers in a way that positions you as the solution to possible fines, such as, "I understand that most companies pay X amount in fines annually which I could eliminate should I get the position."

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