Compliance Officer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median compliance officer in the Richmond area earns $77,060 a year ($37.05 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($80,730) and 4% below the Virginia median ($80,380). Half of the 2,910 compliance officers there earn between $61,760 and $97,290.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,770 | $48,640 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $61,760 | $61,570 | $61,280 |
| Median | $77,060 | $80,380 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $97,290 | $104,970 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $119,560 | $133,620 | $133,720 |
| Average | $81,370 | $87,230 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 2,910 | 15,190 | 417,070 |
Richmond, VA ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for compliance officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($123,730).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $78,330
- 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
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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.