Compliance Officer Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median compliance officer in the San Francisco area earns $118,890 a year ($57.16 an hour), 47% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 23% above the California median ($96,980). Half of the 7,500 compliance officers there earn between $84,000 and $150,670.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,850 | $57,530 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $84,000 | $71,240 | $61,280 |
| Median | $118,890 | $96,980 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $150,670 | $127,380 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $179,150 | $158,280 | $133,720 |
| Average | $122,140 | $102,490 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 7,500 | 49,880 | 417,070 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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 Diego, CA: $101,230
- Sacramento, CA: $95,220
- 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.