Compliance Officer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median compliance officer in the Seattle area earns $95,850 a year ($46.08 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($80,730) and 8% above the Washington median ($88,790). Half of the 6,440 compliance officers there earn between $78,110 and $122,840.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,510 | $60,650 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $78,110 | $74,770 | $61,280 |
| Median | $95,850 | $88,790 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $122,840 | $116,210 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $149,050 | $142,350 | $133,720 |
| Average | $100,490 | $96,870 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 6,440 | 11,130 | 417,070 |
Seattle, WA ranks 7th 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
- Sacramento, CA: $95,220
- Los Angeles, CA: $94,810
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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.