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Compliance officer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$78,490
Average $78,490
Low $44,375
High $138,834

The average salary for a compliance officer is $78,490 per year in the United States. 7.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Compliance Officer job openings in United States

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Regional Starts and Compliance...
David Weekley Homes3.7out of 5 stars.
Portland, OR
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Compliance Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PlayStation
 
$339,100per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$325,625per year
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KARL STORZ
 
$325,000per year
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Paul Hastings LLP
 
$325,000per year
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Jenner & Block LLP
 
$295,833per year
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FlagStar Bank
 
$260,053per year
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Highest paying cities for Compliance Officers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $125,671 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $106,690 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $105,184 per year
  4. Mesa, AZ
    $91,919 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $81,855 per year

Where can a Compliance Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Compliance Officers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Compliance Officer get paid in United States?

Senior Compliance Officer

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Average $101,308 per year

Junior Compliance Officer

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Average $108,478 per year