How much does a Compliance Officer make?

Updated Sep 29, 2023

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Industry

$87,682 / yrTotal Pay
$79,273 / yrBase Pay
$8,410 / yrAdditional Pay

$87,682

 / yr
$51K$151K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Compliance Officer is $87,682 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,273 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 $8,410 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Compliance Officer

$87,682 /yr
Compliance Officer
$127,933 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer
$80,931 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer
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Job TitleSalary
Compliance Officer$87,682 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer$127,933 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer$80,931 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Compliance Officer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Compliance Officer in United States. Employers include Meta, PayPal and Equinix.

1
Meta
Meta
$188,041/yr
2K open jobs
8
UBS
$120,170/yr
9
IBM
$119,411/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Compliance Officer in United States

1Meta$188,041
2PayPal$157,649
3Equinix$150,287
4Bloomberg L.P.$147,791
5S&P Global$136,532
6Parexel$124,745
7Goldman Sachs$123,801
8UBS$120,170
9IBM$119,411
10BNP Paribas$113,265
Total Pay Trajectory

For Compliance Officer

$87,682 /yr
Compliance Officer
$127,933 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer
$80,931 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Compliance Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Compliance Officer$87,682 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer$127,933 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer$80,931 /yr

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JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Compliance OfficerSee 127 salaries from all locations

$96,466

 / yr
Citi
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 99 salaries from all locations

$101,382

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.7
Compliance OfficerSee 52 salaries from all locations

$96,274

 / yr
UBS
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 41 salaries from all locations

$120,170

 / yr
Parexel
4
Compliance OfficerSee 33 salaries from all locations

$124,745

 / yr
US Department of Labor
3.8
Compliance OfficerSee 27 salaries from all locations

$98,389

 / yr
FINRA
4.1
Compliance OfficerSee 26 salaries from all locations

$99,256

 / yr

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HSBC
3.8
Compliance OfficerSee 23 salaries from all locations

$99,042

 / yr
Credit Suisse
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 23 salaries from all locations

$110,109

 / yr
Morgan Stanley
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 21 salaries from all locations

$106,724

 / yr
DISYS
4
Compliance OfficerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$39

 / hr
Fifth Third
3.7
Compliance OfficerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$85,848

 / yr
Zions Bancorporation
3.6
Compliance OfficerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$85,594

 / yr
TIAA
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$103,553

 / yr
Bank of America
4
Compliance OfficerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$94,694

 / yr
Deutsche Bank
3.9
Compliance OfficerSee 17 salaries from all locations

$112,209

 / yr
Goldman Sachs
3.8
Compliance OfficerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$123,801

 / yr
Leidos
3.8
Compliance OfficerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$106,983

 / yr
Société Générale
3.4
Compliance OfficerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$112,668

 / yr
U.S. Bank
3.7
Compliance OfficerSee 13 salaries from all locations

$80,532

 / yr
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Compliance Officer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
JPMorgan Chase & Co Compliance Officer salaries - 127 salaries reported$96,466/yr
Citi Compliance Officer salaries - 99 salaries reported$101,382/yr
Wells Fargo Compliance Officer salaries - 52 salaries reported$96,274/yr
UBS Compliance Officer salaries - 41 salaries reported$120,170/yr
Parexel Compliance Officer salaries - 33 salaries reported$124,745/yr
US Department of Labor Compliance Officer salaries - 27 salaries reported$98,389/yr
FINRA Compliance Officer salaries - 26 salaries reported$99,256/yr
HSBC Compliance Officer salaries - 23 salaries reported$99,042/yr
Credit Suisse Compliance Officer salaries - 23 salaries reported$110,109/yr
Morgan Stanley Compliance Officer salaries - 21 salaries reported$106,724/yr
DISYS Compliance Officer salaries - 20 salaries reported$39/hr
Fifth Third Compliance Officer salaries - 19 salaries reported$85,848/yr
Zions Bancorporation Compliance Officer salaries - 19 salaries reported$85,594/yr
TIAA Compliance Officer salaries - 18 salaries reported$103,553/yr
Bank of America Compliance Officer salaries - 18 salaries reported$94,694/yr
Deutsche Bank Compliance Officer salaries - 17 salaries reported$112,209/yr
Goldman Sachs Compliance Officer salaries - 16 salaries reported$123,801/yr
Leidos Compliance Officer salaries - 16 salaries reported$106,983/yr
Société Générale Compliance Officer salaries - 15 salaries reported$112,668/yr
U.S. Bank Compliance Officer salaries - 13 salaries reported$80,532/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Compliance Officer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Compliance Officer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,039, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $124,745, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $114,480, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $106,983, and Insurance with a median total pay of $98,172.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$149,039

    35% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$124,745

    22% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$114,480

    15% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$106,983

    9% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$98,172

    1% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Compliance Officer are Meta, PayPal, and Equinix.

MetaMeta$188,041/yr
PayPalPayPal$157,649/yr
EquinixEquinix$150,287/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

Compliance Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Program Monitor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Credit Union Examiner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Contract Compliance Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Compliance Officer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$76,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Compliance

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Compliance

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$72,000

/yr

$70K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Flex Officer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Compliance Officer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$170,000

/yr

$150K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Compliance Officer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Compliance Officer is $87,682 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3533 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Compliance Officer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Compliance Officer in United States is $116,886 per year.

The lowest salary for a Compliance Officer in United States is $66,092 per year.

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

Compliance officers are senior ranking members of their firms, so they generally enjoy a high professional salary and substantial decision-making power. Their pay typically lags that of revenue generating executives, but they enjoy total focus on their work as they do not have client-relationship management duties. Compliance officers generally enjoy high job security during economic downturns and rounds of layoffs, as their role is critical to the operations of a firm.

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Glassdoor's anonymous ratings show that about 73% of compliance officers are satisfied with the salary they're currently making. A compliance officer salary, which typically factors in individual education and experience level, may be supplemented by $8,408.87, such as bonuses and profit sharing.

On the typical compliance officer career path, salaries can vary widely, usually falling between $51,265.86 and $150,861.00, with average take-home earnings of about $79,274.26, which doesn't include bonuses and other incentives. This amount often increases as your experience level and time with the company increases. Individuals who accept promotions to higher-level positions, such as a chief compliance officer role, often make even more.

Although your compliance officer salary may depend, in part, on the size and scope of the hiring company, you can take several steps to increase your earning potential:

- Pursue higher education: Although many employers require compliance officers to hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, individuals with Master's degrees or higher may receive higher salaries or see opportunities for advancement.

- Seek compliance certification: Industry-specific compliance certification, such as Certified Medical Device Compliance Professional certification, can lead to higher wages.

- Enhance in-demand skills: A career as a compliance officer typically requires strong communication skills and strategic, ethical thinking. Relevant training programs, such as ethics workshops, can increase your marketability.

Whether you're starting a new job or reevaluating your current position, negotiating a higher salary can be an integral part of the process. To maximize your chances of a successful negotiation, start by identifying a potential salary range and opening with your ideal amount. Understanding what compliance officers with a similar background are making in your region can help you set realistic earnings expectations. It's also important to know your worth by factoring in variables that impact salary, including your education, on-the-job experience, and relevant skill set. Present this information clearly and confidently, and be prepared to answer questions or address concerns from your current or potential employer.

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