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Compliance officer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$78,457
Average $78,457
Low $44,373
High $138,723

The average salary for a compliance officer is $78,457 per year in the United States. 7.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Compliance Officer job openings in United States

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Compliance Officer - Broker De...
Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments5out of 5 stars.
Albany, NY
$63,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
55 minutes 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
 
$295,625per 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
    $125,136 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $106,351 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $105,056 per year
  4. Mesa, AZ
    $92,440 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $81,308 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 $101,339 per year

Junior Compliance Officer

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Average $105,571 per year