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The estimated total pay for a Compliance-Analyst is $70,736 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $66,014 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 $4,723 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.
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Compliance Analyst | $70,736 /yr |
Senior Compliance Analyst | $87,966 /yr |
Lead Compliance Analyst | $80,914 /yr |
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, Pacific Gas and Electric and Coinbase.
For Compliance Analyst in United States
1 | $114,125 | ||
2 | Pacific Gas and Electric | $97,437 | |
3 | Coinbase | $91,265 | |
4 | BlackRock | $91,043 | |
5 | Chevron | $89,313 | |
6 | PayPal | $87,104 | |
7 | Amazon | $86,520 | |
8 | Goldman Sachs | $86,411 | |
9 | PIMCO | $85,678 | |
10 | Interactive Brokers | $84,930 |
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Compliance Analyst | $70,736 /yr |
Senior Compliance Analyst | $87,966 /yr |
Lead Compliance Analyst | $80,914 /yr |
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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 $89,313, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $69,901, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $69,808, Real Estate with a median total pay of $68,862, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $67,380.
5% Higher than other industries
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Compliance Analyst are Pacific Gas and Electric, Chevron, and Direct Energy.
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The average salary for a Compliance-Analyst is $70,736 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 39 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Compliance-Analyst employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Compliance-Analyst in United States is $89,461 per year.
The lowest salary for a Compliance-Analyst in United States is $56,141 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 $5,785.59 every year for better compensation.
The average salary for someone partway through their compliance analyst career path is $70,807.70, while newcomers to the industry can expect a starting salary closer to $47,052.56. Picking up additional skills and responsibilities can help you quickly advance your career and start earning you up to $125,326.37, with additional compensation bringing your total pay up to $76,593.29.
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."
About 70.46% of Compliance-Analyst professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $5,786 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Compliance-Analyst in United States as a good salary.
Compliance-Analyst professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $47,053 and $125,326 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $76,593 following the average career path of a Compliance-Analyst.