Compliance Officer Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median compliance officer in the Buffalo area earns $82,450 a year ($39.64 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 8% below the New York State median ($90,080). Half of the 2,180 compliance officers there earn between $60,630 and $114,300.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,290 | $53,330 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $60,630 | $66,670 | $61,280 |
| Median | $82,450 | $90,080 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $114,300 | $119,430 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $120,470 | $142,370 | $133,720 |
| Average | $85,870 | $96,120 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 2,180 | 23,500 | 417,070 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for compliance officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($123,730).
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- New York, NY: $101,050
- San Jose, CA: $123,730
- San Francisco, CA: $118,890
- Boston, MA: $103,940
- San Diego, CA: $101,230
- Washington, DC: $100,200
- Seattle, WA: $95,850
- Sacramento, CA: $95,220
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.