How Much Does a Compliance Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$80,730
Compliance managers in the U.S. earn a median of $80,730 a year, or $38.81 an hour. Half of compliance managers earn more than $80,730 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $133,720.
Pay percentiles for compliance managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| 25th | $29.46 | $61,280 |
| 50th (median) | $38.81 | $80,730 |
| 75th | $52.41 | $109,010 |
| 90th | $64.29 | $133,720 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for compliance managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $111,030 | $53.38 | +38% |
| Massachusetts | $102,060 | $49.07 | +26% |
| New Jersey | $100,000 | $48.08 | +24% |
| California | $96,980 | $46.63 | +20% |
| Connecticut | $91,810 | $44.14 | +14% |
| Delaware | $91,050 | $43.78 | +13% |
| Vermont | $90,420 | $43.47 | +12% |
| New York | $90,080 | $43.31 | +12% |
| Washington | $88,790 | $42.69 | +10% |
| Rhode Island | $87,620 | $42.13 | +9% |
| United States | $80,730 | $38.81 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many compliance managers are there?
BLS counts about 417,070 compliance managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Compliance Officers”. The most jobs are in California (49,880), Texas (42,900) and Florida (29,680).
The mean (average) annual wage is $88,400, higher than the median of $80,730.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,728
- Biweekly
- $3,105
- Weekly
- $1,553
- Daily (8 hours)
- $311
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do compliance managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for compliance managers is $38.81. The middle 50% earn between $29.46 and $52.41 an hour.
Which state pays compliance managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for compliance managers at $111,030, +38% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for compliance managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of compliance managers earn less than $48,220 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.