Compliance Officer Salary in New York, NY
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The median compliance officer in the New York area earns $101,050 a year ($48.58 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 12% above the New York State median ($90,080). Half of the 23,380 compliance officers there earn between $75,660 and $128,790.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,990 | $53,330 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $75,660 | $66,670 | $61,280 |
| Median | $101,050 | $90,080 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $128,790 | $119,430 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $160,670 | $142,370 | $133,720 |
| Average | $104,670 | $96,120 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 23,380 | 23,500 | 417,070 |
New York, NY ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for compliance officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($123,730).
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- Buffalo, NY: $82,450
- 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.