Legal

Compliance Officer Career Guide

Ensure organizations comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

60Good
Median: $77,000
Hours/week: 40
Education: Bachelor's
Growth: 7%

Overview

Ensure organizations comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Median Salary
$77,000
Weekly Hours
40
Education
Bachelor's
Job Growth
7%

Key Metrics

Stress5/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security8/10
Remote Friendly6/10
Physical Demand2/10
Automation Risk4/10

Pros

  • +Good pay
  • +Stable demand
  • +Important role
  • +Remote options

Cons

  • -Detail-oriented
  • -Regulatory changes
  • -Documentation
  • -Stressful

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Yearly Savings
$7,700
Monthly Savings
$642

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WorkScore™ for Compliance Officer

6.1
Overall
6.4
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

7%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

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Compliance Officer Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Compliance Officer salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$103,950
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$96,250
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$96,250
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$96,250
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$92,400
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$80,850
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$80,850
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$80,850
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$80,850
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$80,850
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$78,540
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$75,460
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$75,460
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$73,150
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$73,150
5% vs national

Top Employers Hiring for Legal

Baker McKenzie
Latham & Watkins
Kirkland & Ellis
Local Law Firms
Government Legal Departments

About This Career

Ensure organizations comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Guide to Education

Required Education

Bachelor's

Typical Training

4 years of experience/training

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need certifications?

CRCM, CCEP, and industry-specific certifications help.

Where do compliance officers work?

Banks, healthcare, and regulated industries.

Is compliance growing?

Yes, as regulations increase.

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