Chief compliance officer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

The average salary for a Chief Compliance Officer is $177,447 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 262 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 25, 2026.

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Chief Compliance Officer salaries typically range between a low of $98,697 and a high of $319,030 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief Compliance Officer include South Burlington, VT at $323,839 per year, San Francisco, CA at $231,890 per year, and New York, NY at $230,168 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief Compliance Officer include NatWest Group ($387,500 per year) and Alameda Alliance for Health ($382,127 per year).