Compliance Officer Salary in District of Columbia: $117,500 Average

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Average base salary, District of Columbia

$117,500 / year

≈ $9,800 per month · $56.49 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $115,000

25th percentile
$87,500Average
$117,50075th percentile
$137,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Compliance Officer salary by state

Alabama$81,000

Alaska$86,500

Arizona$85,000

Arkansas$78,000

California$106,000

Colorado$95,500

Connecticut$99,500

Delaware$95,000

District of Columbia$117,500

Florida$84,000

Georgia$82,500

Hawaii$88,000

Idaho$85,500

Illinois$91,000

Indiana$88,500

Iowa$83,000

Kansas$79,000

Kentucky$75,000

Louisiana$78,000

Maine$89,500

Maryland$95,000

Massachusetts$112,000

Michigan$89,000

Minnesota$95,000

Mississippi$74,000

Missouri$77,500

Montana$78,000

Nebraska$80,500

Nevada$85,500

New Hampshire$89,500

New Jersey$107,500

New Mexico$79,500

New York$99,500

North Carolina$87,500

North Dakota$87,000

Ohio$83,000

Oklahoma$73,000

Oregon$89,500

Pennsylvania$96,500

Rhode Island$97,000

South Carolina$86,000

South Dakota$83,000

Tennessee$76,500

Texas$84,000

Utah$78,000

Vermont$91,500

Virginia$90,500

Washington$100,500

West Virginia$77,000

Wisconsin$87,500

Wyoming$89,000

About this role

Compliance Officer is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Compliance Officer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Compliance Officers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Social Perceptiveness

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Compliance Officer salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

142,880 workers

$90,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

68,250 workers

$105,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

51,140 workers

$75,500

Finance and Insurance

46,460 workers

$94,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

41,520 workers

$104,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

38,040 workers

$79,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

36,120 workers

$80,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Compliance Officer pays 4% below the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Loan Officer$91,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Cost Estimator$88,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Insurance Underwriter$97,000

Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97,500

Accountants and Auditors$98,000

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Compliance Officer make?

The average base salary for a Compliance Officer in the United States is $91,500 per year, or about $43.99 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $113,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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