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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

$78,439
Average $78,439
Low $44,421
High $138,507

The average salary for a compliance officer is $78,439 per year in the United States. 7.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Compliance Officer job openings in United States

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Product Safety & Compliance Sp...
United States
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
Full-time
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
 
$295,625per 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
    $124,802 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $106,367 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $105,204 per year
  4. Mesa, AZ
    $92,440 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $81,215 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

Job openings
Average $101,339 per year

Junior Compliance Officer

Job openings
Average $105,571 per year