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Compliance Officer

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Pennsylvania
$96,500 / year
≈ $8,050 per month · $46.39 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Pennsylvania · median $88,500
25th percentile
$65,500Average
$96,50075th percentile
$135,500
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

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.

Base salary
$91,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$11,500
12.6% of base
Total target cash
$103,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles: 25th $7,000 50th $11,500 75th $19,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role

Compliance Officer is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.

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

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Compliance Officer pay by experience level
Entry level$50,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$83,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$113,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$138,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
33,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Compliance Officer salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

142,880 workers

$90,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

66,840 workers

$105,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

44,300 workers

$74,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

41,520 workers

$104,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

31,750 workers

$78,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,550 workers

$100,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

20,350 workers

$86,500

Administrative and Support Services

20,180 workers

$75,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

19,850 workers

$97,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status

Core duties

  • 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.

FLSA classification (typical)

Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption

Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.

How this role compares

Compliance Officer pays 3% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Coroner$91,500
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 Continuity Planner$97,500
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Careers related to Compliance Officer
Compliance Manager$159,500
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$72,000
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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