Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$201,000 / year
≈ $16,750 per month · $96.63 per hour
Low $130,000Average $201,000High $263,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
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.
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.
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About this role
Director Compliance Region is a senior leadership role that directs multiple teams, programs, and budgets, focused on Compliance in the Finance job family. The title carries Region-level responsibility, indicating a regional scope covering multiple locations or markets.
The Finance function covers accounting, treasury, tax, planning and analysis, controls, and reporting that keep financial operations sound.
Typical experience: 12 to 18 years at the Director level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Own the function within a business unit, region, or enterprise scope
Set strategy, priorities, and standards for the functional area
Manage a team of Managers and their teams
Allocate budget, headcount, and resources across the organization
Represent the function in senior leadership meetings and cross-functional forums
Report on functional performance to the executive team
Monitor regulatory requirements and policy compliance
Develop and deliver compliance training programs
Conduct investigations and lead remediation efforts
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. 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.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Compliance ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Director Compliance Region make?
The median market pay for a Director Compliance Region in the United States is about $201,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Director Compliance Region?
A typical market range for a Director Compliance Region runs from about $171,000 to $231,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Director Compliance Region pays 16% above the average across 3,636 roles in the Finance job family (family average $173,500).
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