Compliance Officer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median compliance officer in the Los Angeles area earns $94,810 a year ($45.58 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 2% below the California median ($96,980). Half of the 17,700 compliance officers there earn between $71,230 and $124,210.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,740 | $57,530 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $71,230 | $71,240 | $61,280 |
| Median | $94,810 | $96,980 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $124,210 | $127,380 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $146,350 | $158,280 | $133,720 |
| Average | $98,740 | $102,490 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 17,700 | 49,880 | 417,070 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 9th 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
- San Diego, CA: $101,230
- Boston, MA: $103,940
- New York, NY: $101,050
- Washington, DC: $100,200
- Seattle, WA: $95,850
- Hartford, CT: $93,890
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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.