Compliance officer salary in United States

The average salary for a Compliance Officer is $79,363 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 8.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Compliance Officer salaries typically range between a low of $45,001 and a high of $139,963 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Compliance Officer include San Francisco, CA at $129,538 per year, Washington, DC at $108,440 per year, and Seattle, WA at $106,424 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Compliance Officer include Welltower, Inc ($355,000 per year) and Gibson Dunn ($325,625 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Compliance Officer salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Compliance Officer: Average $103,160 per year
• Junior Compliance Officer: Average $119,734 per year