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Chief compliance officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Chief Compliance Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$177,447
Average $177,447
Low $98,697
High $319,030

The average salary for a chief compliance officer is $177,447 per year in the United States. 262 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 25, 2026).

Chief Compliance Officer job openings in United States

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SVP, Chief Compliance Officer
FIS3.4out of 5 stars.
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Compliance Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NatWest Group
 
$387,500per year
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Alameda Alliance for Health
 
$382,127per year
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Pacific Life
 
$375,000per year
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Aegis Capital Corp
 
$375,000per year
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RGA
 
$368,634per year
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New York University
 
$365,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Compliance Officers near United States

  1. South Burlington, VT
    $323,839 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $231,890 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $230,168 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $229,325 per year
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $196,721 per year

Where can a Chief Compliance Officer earn more?

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