Compliance Officer Salary in Washington, DC
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The median compliance officer in the Washington area earns $100,200 a year ($48.17 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($80,730). Half of the 13,820 compliance officers there earn between $77,470 and $127,980.
Median $100,200
10th: $60,71090th: $148,700
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,710 | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $77,470 | $61,280 |
| Median | $100,200 | $80,730 |
| 75th percentile | $127,980 | $109,010 |
| 90th percentile | $148,700 | $133,720 |
| Average | $104,120 | $88,400 |
| Jobs | 13,820 | 417,070 |
Washington, DC ranks 6th 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
- Seattle, WA: $95,850
- 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.