Hourly Wage for Senior Compliance Analyst Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Senior Compliance Analyst?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Senior Compliance Analyst in the United States is $46, which translates to an annual salary of about $95,001.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39 to $51 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34 per hour

10% $34

50% (Median) $46

90% $56

Senior Compliance Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,601	$8,883	$2,050	$51
Average	$95,001	$7,917	$1,827	$46
25th Percentile	$81,901	$6,825	$1,575	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Compliance Analyst Salaries

A Senior Compliance Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Compliance Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Compliance Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Compliance Analyst I (0-2 years): $63,985
Compliance Analyst II (2-4 years): $76,455
Senior Compliance Analyst (4-7 years): $94,959
Compliance Analyst IV (7+ years): $121,122
Compliance Analyst V (7-10 years): $159,824

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Compliance Analyst I	0-2 years	$63,985
Compliance Analyst II	2-4 years	$76,455
Senior Compliance Analyst	4-7 years	$94,959
Compliance Analyst IV	7+ years	$121,122
Compliance Analyst V	7-10 years	$159,824

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How Do Senior Compliance Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Compliance Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,201.
California: $104,801.
Massachusetts: $103,401.

District of Columbia $105,201 California $104,801 Massachusetts $103,401 Washington $103,001 New Jersey $103,001 Alaska $102,801 Connecticut $101,501 New York $101,001

Hawaii $99,301 Rhode Island $98,501 Maryland $98,001 Minnesota $97,201 Colorado $96,901 Illinois $96,801 Oregon $96,501 Delaware $96,201

New Hampshire $96,001 Virginia $95,701 Pennsylvania $94,601 Nevada $94,001 North Dakota $93,901 Michigan $93,601 Wisconsin $93,501 Vermont $93,301

Texas $92,701 Arizona $92,601 Maine $92,601 Ohio $92,501 Georgia $91,601 Indiana $91,201 Wyoming $91,101 Utah $91,001

Iowa $90,901 Kansas $90,501 Louisiana $90,301 North Carolina $90,301 Missouri $90,301 Florida $89,901 Montana $89,701 Nebraska $89,501

Kentucky $89,401 South Carolina $89,001 Tennessee $88,801 Idaho $88,701 New Mexico $88,001 Oklahoma $87,801 Alabama $87,301 South Dakota $86,301

Arkansas $85,801 West Virginia $85,601 Mississippi $84,701

Top Paying Cities for Senior Compliance Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $119,801
San Francisco: $118,501
Oakland: $116,001

San Jose, CA $119,801

San Francisco, CA $118,501

Oakland, CA $116,001

New York, NY $109,401

Paramus, NJ $108,101

Queens Village, NY $108,101

Passaic, NJ $108,001

Bergenfield, NJ $108,001

Huntington, NY $107,701

Stamford, CT $107,701

Newark, NJ $107,001

Bridgeport, CT $106,801

Vallejo, CA $106,601

New Brunswick, NJ $106,601

Petaluma, CA $106,501

Middlesex, NJ $106,301

Somerset, NJ $106,301

Santa Cruz, CA $106,101

Boston, MA $105,601

Monterey, CA $105,201

Seattle, WA $105,001

Santa Rosa, CA $105,001

Los Angeles, CA $105,001

Juneau, AK $104,701

Washington, DC $104,601

Orange, CA $104,301

Santa Ana, CA $104,001

Anaheim, CA $103,901

Anchorage, AK $103,901

Long Beach, CA $103,901

Santa Maria, CA $103,601

Everett, WA $103,601

Danbury, CT $103,201

Bremerton, WA $103,101

Tacoma, WA $102,801

New Suffolk, NY $102,801

Sacramento, CA $102,701

Santa Barbara, CA $102,601

Trenton, NJ $102,501

San Diego, CA $102,501

Brockton, MA $102,401

Fairbanks, AK $102,201

Lompoc, CA $101,901

Lowell, MA $101,901

Ventura, CA $101,801

Nashua, NH $101,801

Stockton, CA $101,801

Modesto, CA $101,101

Poughkeepsie, NY $100,901

New Haven, CT $100,701

Olympia, WA $100,701

Kennewick, WA $100,701

Lawrence, MA $100,401

Hartford, CT $100,301

Riverside, CA $100,201

New Bedford, MA $100,101

Richland, WA $100,101

Atlantic City, NJ $100,001

New Britain, CT $100,001

San Bernardino, CA $100,001

Bakersfield, CA $100,001

New London, CT $99,901

Norwich, CT $99,901

Portsmouth, NH $99,901

Boulder, CO $99,701

Portland, OR $99,501

Worcester, MA $99,501

Minneapolis, MN $99,201

Philadelphia, PA $99,101

Honolulu, HI $98,801

Saint Paul, MN $98,801

Vineland, NJ $98,701

Providence, RI $98,501

Chicago, IL $98,201

Bellingham, WA $98,101

Springfield, MA $98,001

Baltimore, MD $98,001

Chico, CA $97,701

Pittsfield, MA $97,501

Manchester, NH $97,301

Spokane, WA $96,901

Denver, CO $96,901

Albany, NY $96,401

Troy, NY $96,401

Nassau, NY $96,301

Schenectady, NY $96,201

Wilmington, DE $96,101

Burlington, VT $96,001

Salem, OR $95,901

Portland, ME $95,601

Yakima, WA $95,501

Rochester, MN $95,201

Reno, NV $95,201

Fresno, CA $95,201

Milwaukee, WI $95,101

Allentown, PA $95,001

Ann Arbor, MI $95,001

Detroit, MI $95,001

Colorado Springs, CO $94,801

Syracuse, NY $94,801

Carson City, NV $94,801

Houston, TX $94,601

Eugene, OR $94,601

Gary, IN $94,501

Springfield, OR $94,401

Bismarck, ND $94,401

Galveston, TX $94,301

Medford, OR $94,201

Fort Collins, CO $94,101

Concord, NH $94,101

Austin, TX $94,101

Mesa, AZ $93,901

Reading, PA $93,901

Phoenix, AZ $93,901

Dallas, TX $93,801

Saint Cloud, MN $93,701

Madison, WI $93,601

Utica, NY $93,301

Rochester, NY $93,201

Des Moines, IA $93,201

Raleigh, NC $93,201

Atlanta, GA $93,001

Battle Creek, MI $93,001

Salt Lake City, UT $93,001

Lancaster, PA $92,801

Harrisburg, PA $92,701

Columbus, OH $92,601

Fort Worth, TX $92,601

Kansas City, MO $92,601

Kansas City, KS $92,601

Champaign, IL $92,601

Boca Raton, FL $92,501

Pittsburgh, PA $92,501

Richmond, VA $92,501

Cleveland, OH $92,401

Indianapolis, IN $92,401

Cincinnati, OH $92,301

Las Vegas, NV $92,301

Petersburg, VA $92,201

Huntsville, AL $92,001

Lansing, MI $92,001

Lebanon, PA $92,001

Pueblo, CO $92,001

Appleton, WI $91,901

Buffalo, NY $91,901

Dayton, OH $91,901

Saint Louis, MO $91,801

Racine, WI $91,801

Charlotte, NC $91,801

Lorain, OH $91,701

York, PA $91,701

Elkhart, IN $91,701

Gastonia, NC $91,701

Billings, MT $91,701

Beaumont, TX $91,701

Binghamton, NY $91,601

Rock Hill, SC $91,601

Benton Harbor, MI $91,601

Toledo, OH $91,601

Rockford, IL $91,501

Springfield, IL $91,501

Elyria, OH $91,501

Fargo, ND $91,501

Flagstaff, AZ $91,401

Miami, FL $91,301

Duluth, MN $91,301

Fort Lauderdale, FL $91,301

Grand Forks, ND $91,201

Cheyenne, WY $91,201

Bangor, ME $91,001

Cedar Rapids, IA $90,901

Durham, NC $90,901

Louisville, KY $90,901

Grand Rapids, MI $90,801

Hialeah, FL $90,801

Casper, WY $90,701

Scranton, PA $90,601

New Orleans, LA $90,601

Virginia Beach, VA $90,501

Akron, OH $90,501

Peoria, IL $90,401

Sarasota, FL $90,401

Nashville, TN $90,301

Omaha, NE $90,301

Green Bay, WI $90,301

Jamestown, NY $90,201

Davenport, IA $90,201

Baton Rouge, LA $90,201

Charleston, SC $90,201

Tucson, AZ $90,101

Saint Petersburg, FL $90,101

Tampa, FL $90,101

Port Arthur, TX $90,001

Evansville, IN $90,001

Bradenton, FL $90,001

Santa Fe, NM $89,801

Orlando, FL $89,601

Clearwater, FL $89,601

La Crosse, WI $89,401

Canton, OH $89,401

Albuquerque, NM $89,301

Newport News, VA $89,301

High Point, NC $89,301

Ogden, UT $89,301

Corpus Christi, TX $89,201

Norfolk, VA $89,101

Laramie, WY $89,101

Rock Island, IL $89,101

Saginaw, MI $89,001

Jacksonville, FL $89,001

Salisbury, NC $89,001

Boise, ID $89,001

Moline, IL $89,001

Memphis, TN $88,901

Tulsa, OK $88,901

Fort Myers, FL $88,901

Waterloo, IA $88,801

Spartanburg, SC $88,701

Lincoln, NE $88,701

Fort Wayne, IN $88,601

Provo, UT $88,601

Cedar Falls, IA $88,501

San Antonio, TX $88,501

South Bend, IN $88,401

Greensboro, NC $88,401

Savannah, GA $88,301

Muskegon, MI $88,301

Birmingham, AL $88,301

Winston Salem, NC $88,201

Lake Charles, LA $88,001

Anderson, IN $88,001

Lexington, KY $88,001

Greenville, SC $87,901

Augusta, GA $87,901

Tuscaloosa, AL $87,801

Columbia, SC $87,801

Lima, OH $87,801

Wichita, KS $87,801

Springfield, OH $87,701

Asheville, NC $87,601

Bloomington, IN $87,501

Knoxville, TN $87,201

Shreveport, LA $87,201

Wilmington, NC $87,001

Roanoke, VA $87,001

Frankfort, KY $86,901

Topeka, KS $86,901

Oklahoma City, OK $86,801

Chillicothe, OH $86,801

Longview, TX $86,701

Melbourne, FL $86,701

Sioux Falls, SD $86,601

Mobile, AL $86,601

Terre Haute, IN $86,501

Altoona, PA $86,501

Killeen, TX $86,401

Amarillo, TX $86,401

Fayetteville, AR $86,301

Chattanooga, TN $86,301

Sioux City, IA $86,201

Idaho Falls, ID $86,201

Lynchburg, VA $86,101

Gainesville, FL $86,001

Youngstown, OH $85,901

Lafayette, LA $85,901

Portsmouth, OH $85,901

Little Rock, AR $85,901

Daytona Beach, FL $85,801

Clarksville, TN $85,801

Pensacola, FL $85,801

Temple, TX $85,801

Hopkinsville, KY $85,501

Erie, PA $85,501

Florence, SC $85,501

Charleston, WV $85,301

Great Falls, MT $85,301

Waco, TX $85,101

Fayetteville, NC $85,101

Macon, GA $85,101

Tallahassee, FL $85,101

Helena, MT $85,001

Pine Bluff, AR $85,001

Vincennes, IN $84,901

Lubbock, TX $84,801

Alamogordo, NM $84,801

Twin Falls, ID $84,701

Rapid City, SD $84,601

Greenville, MS $84,501

Huntington, WV $84,501

Jackson, MS $84,501

Parkersburg, WV $84,401

Montgomery, AL $84,401

Wichita Falls, TX $84,301

Springfield, MO $84,301

Biloxi, MS $84,201

Monroe, LA $84,101

Johnstown, PA $84,101

Columbus, GA $84,001

Sumter, SC $84,001

Pascagoula, MS $83,801

Abilene, TX $83,801

Kingsport, TN $83,601

Albany, GA $83,601

Gulfport, MS $83,501

Alexandria, LA $83,201

Fort Smith, AR $83,001

El Paso, TX $82,701

Las Cruces, NM $82,301

Harlingen, TX $82,101

Pocatello, ID $82,101

Florence, AL $81,901

Brownsville, TX $81,901

Mcallen, TX $81,701

Dothan, AL $81,601

Columbus, MS $81,001

Altus, OK $80,601

Lawton, OK $80,401

Pierre, SD $80,101

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Compliance Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Risk Management (Mentioned in 7.03% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
Financial Services (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Risk Management	7.03%
Financial Services	2.02%
PowerPoint	1.63%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Compliance Analyst's salary.

Trading: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Operational Risk: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Trading	$102,601	8%
Presentation	$101,651	7%
Operational Risk	$101,651	7%

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Senior Compliance Analyst Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Senior Compliance Analyst salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $106,059. While startup companies pay approximate $89,805.

Senior Compliance Analyst Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$89,805
Growth Stage	51~500	$94,957
Established	501~5000	$102,408
Enterprise	5000+	$106,059

Senior Compliance Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Compliance Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Senior Compliance Analyst positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Compliance Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Compliance Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$114,001	$55.0	20%
Financial Services	$114,001	$55.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$114,001	$55.0	20%
Software & Networking	$114,001	$55.0	20%

How Education impacts a Senior Compliance Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Compliance Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Senior Compliance Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,488 and $98,747).

Senior Compliance Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

$100,000
$99,000
$97,900
$96,800
$95,700
$94,700
$93,600
$92,500

Typical Education for Senior Compliance Analyst
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.9%
High School	11.3%
Associates	7.0%
Bachelors	46.6%
Masters	20.7%
Doctorate	13.4%

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Senior Compliance Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Compliance Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$81,901

Average $95,001/year

$106,601

$6,825

Average $7,917/month

$8,883

$1,575

Average $1,827/week

$2,050

$39

Average $46/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,601	$8,883	$2,050	$51
Average	$95,001	$7,917	$1,827	$46
25th Percentile	$81,901	$6,825	$1,575	$39

Salary Trends for Senior Compliance Analyst

Salaries for a Senior Compliance Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,895 in 2023 to around $91,867 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Compliance Analyst salary trends, .

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Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$92,895
2024	$92,812
2025	$91,867
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Most common benefits for Senior Compliance Analyst

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Common company salaries for Senior Compliance Analyst

Here are companies hiring for Senior Compliance Analyst and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Senior Compliance Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Compliance Analyst?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Compliance Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Is compliance analyst a stressful job?

Yes, being a Senior Compliance Analyst can be stressful. Over half (56 percent) report that their job negatively impacts their mental health. With salaries ranging from $87,801 to $110,301, the pressure to ensure compliance and manage risks can contribute to this stress, despite the competitive compensation.

3. How much does a senior compliance analyst make in the US?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Compliance Analyst in the United States is $98,901. Salary data indicates that salaries typically range from $87,801 to $110,301, with most professionals earning within this range.

4. Can you make a lot of money in compliance?

Yes, you can earn a good salary in compliance. Senior Compliance Analysts have a salary range with a minimum of $87,801, a mid-level salary of $98,901, and a maximum of $110,301. This indicates that experienced professionals in this field can achieve competitive compensation, especially as they advance in their careers.

5. How much does a senior analyst make in the US?

The estimated salary range for a Senior Compliance Analyst in the US is between $87,801 and $110,301 per year, with a midpoint average of $98,901. These figures reflect the typical compensation for this role based on collected salary data.

6. What is the highest salary for a compliance analyst?

The highest salary for a Senior Compliance Analyst is $110,301 per year, while the lowest salary is $87,801 per year. The average salary for this role is $98,901 per year.

7. Is senior analyst a high position?

A Senior Compliance Analyst is considered a high-level position, often requiring collaboration with executives and leadership. The salary range for this role typically spans from $87,801 to $110,301, with a mid-point of $98,901, reflecting the significant responsibilities and expertise required in compliance and regulatory matters.

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