Compliance Officer Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median compliance officer in the Chicago area earns $82,020 a year ($39.43 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 2% above the Illinois median ($80,550). Half of the 8,320 compliance officers there earn between $65,130 and $108,970.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,720 | $50,040 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $65,130 | $62,850 | $61,280 |
| Median | $82,020 | $80,550 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $108,970 | $108,360 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $133,490 | $132,290 | $133,720 |
| Average | $90,940 | $87,900 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 8,320 | 10,650 | 417,070 |
Chicago, IL ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for compliance officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($123,730).
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- San Jose, CA: $123,730
- San Francisco, CA: $118,890
- Boston, MA: $103,940
- San Diego, CA: $101,230
- New York, NY: $101,050
- 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.