Compliance officer salary in United States
How much does a Compliance Officer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$73,211
Average $73,211
Low $42,202
High $127,007
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a compliance officer is $73,211 per year in the United States. 7.6k salaries reported, updated at September 29, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
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Top companies for Compliance Officers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Compliance Officers near United States
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Where can a Compliance Officer earn more?
Compare salaries for Compliance Officers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Compliance Officers
Most recommended certification
Certified Internal Auditor
(earn +42.23% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 35.18% since 2018. Compliance Officers with this certification earn +42.23% more than the average base salary, which is $73,211 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 256 | increase by 256 |
| 2013 | 573 | increase by 123.83% |
| 2014 | 699 | increase by 21.99% |
| 2015 | 232 | decrease by 66.81% |
| 2016 | 197 | decrease by 15.09% |
| 2017 | 150 | decrease by 23.86% |
| 2018 | 253 | increase by 68.67% |
| 2019 | 164 | decrease by 35.18% |
Top companies hiring Compliance Officers with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering Certified Internal Auditor
Most common benefits for Compliance Officers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 718 ratings57% of Compliance Officers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Risk Analyst
Job openingsAverage $87,487 per year
Risk Manager
Job openingsAverage $102,694 per year
Anti Money Laundering Analyst
Job openingsAverage $75,492 per year
Compliance Auditor
Job openingsAverage $66,108 per year
Director of Compliance
Job openingsAverage $112,411 per year
Internal Auditor
Job openingsAverage $90,230 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Compliance Officer
As a compliance officer how can I know if I am being paid fairly?
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