Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, the mean annual salary for compliance officers was $60,740 in 2011, but there can be wide wage differences depending on the educational, scientific, and work-experience requirements of a specific position. The best-paid 10 percent made $96,680, while the lowest-paid 10 percent made $34,920. Oil and gas, financial, and postal-service employers paid the highest salaries. The highest-paid compliance officers worked in the metropolitan areas of Stamford, Conn., Framingham, Mass., and San Francisco.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $40,930.00 |
| 2004 | $47,100.00 |
| 2006 | $46,450.00 |
| 2008 | $48,930.00 |
| 2010 | $62,140.00 |
Average Compliance Officer Pay vs. All Business Jobs
The average compliance officer earned more than market research analysts and HR specialists. But they generally earn less than accountants and logisticians. The best-paid compliance officers earn $96,680, which is about 10 percent more than the average salary of a management analyst.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Management Analyst | $78,490.00 |
| Logistician | $71,910.00 |
| Accountant | $62,850.00 |
| Compliance Officer | $60,740.00 |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,250.00 |
| HR Specialist | $54,310.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Compliance Officers
The highest paid in the compliance officer profession work in the metropolitan areas of Stamford & Bridgeport, CT, Framingham, MA, and San Francisco, CA. The San Jose, CA area also pays well, as does the city of Bethesda, MD.
Stamford & Bridgeport, CT
Average Salary: $91,730 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a compliance officer working in Stamford & Bridgeport, CT is $91,730, which is $30,990 more than the average pay in the profession.
Framingham, MA
Average Salary: $87,210 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a compliance officer working in Framingham, MA is $87,210, which is $26,470 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $84,060 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a compliance officer working in San Francisco, CA is $84,060, which is $23,320 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Jose, CA
Average Salary: $81,380 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a compliance officer working in San Jose, CA is $81,380, which is $20,640 more than the average pay in the profession.
Bethesda, MD
Average Salary: $80,840 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a compliance officer working in Bethesda, MD is $80,840, which is $20,100 more than the average pay in the profession.
