Compliance Director Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Compliance Director Salary in Madison, WI

How much does a Compliance Director make in Madison, WI? The average Compliance Director salary in Madison, WI is $185,162 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $163,307 and $209,128. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $143,410 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $163,307 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $185,162 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $209,128 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Compliance Director Salary $230,949 Madison,WI April 24, 2024
25% $163,307 10% $143,410 90% $230,949 75% $209,128 $185,162 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Compliance Director

Compliance Director directs an organization's compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices. Ensures that all activities follow regulatory requirements related to the governance of the organization as well as any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Being a Compliance Director oversees internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes. Develops risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Additionally, Compliance Director evaluates and implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Establishes communication and training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Compliance Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Compliance Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Compliance Director in Madison, WI
  • Johnson Controls - Milwaukee, WI
    JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. Director EEO Compliance and. MILWAUKEE. Wisconsin. Apply Now. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • ST Engineering - Greendale, WI
    Director of Governance Risk & Compliance. ST Engineering. At ST Engineering, we harness technology and innovation to enable a more secure and sustainable w...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Ryan Specialty - Greendale, WI
    Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance - Corporate. Ryan Specialty. Ryan Specialty is an international specialty insurance firm that provides innovative...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Amcor plc - Oshkosh, WI
    We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference. At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and ...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Outreach Community Health Centers - Madison, WI
    JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Compliance/Government Regulation provides professional direction, oversight and advice to the Health Center’s Compliance and Q...
    - 2 Days Ago

Career Path for Compliance Director

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Compliance Director, the first career path typically progresses to Top Compliance Executive.

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Compliance Director Pay Difference by Location

Compliance Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Compliance Director, the highest Compliance Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Compliance Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Compliance Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Compliance Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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