International Compliance Director Salary in the United States

How much does an International Compliance Director make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an International Compliance Director in the United States is $231,394 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $111.

However, an International Compliance Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $282,065
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $213,812 to $257,917
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $197,805
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75th Percentile $257,917 $21,493 $4,960 $124
Average $231,394 $19,283 $4,450 $111
25th Percentile $213,812 $17,818 $4,112 $103
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Key Factors That Influence International Compliance Director Salaries

An International Compliance Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects International Compliance Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an International Compliance Director'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:

  • International Compliance Specialist IV (7+ years): $132,044
  • International Compliance Specialist V (7-10 years): $151,870
  • International Compliance Manager (10+ years): $125,549
  • International Compliance Senior Manager (10+ years): $146,283
  • International Compliance Director (10+ years): $231,394
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
International Compliance Specialist IV7+ years$132,044
International Compliance Specialist V7-10 years$151,870
International Compliance Manager10+ years$125,549
International Compliance Senior Manager10+ years$146,283
International Compliance Director10+ years$231,394
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Top Paying Cities for International Compliance Directors

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: $291,857
  • San Francisco: $288,988
  • Oakland: $282,578

What Skills Can Increase an International Compliance Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • International Trade (Mentioned in 5.52% Job Postings): Providing and conducting an exchange of goods and services between countries to drive opportunities for revenue growth and market competitiveness.
  • Product Registration (Mentioned in 3.4% Job Postings): Product registration is the activity that adapts the product to the legislation. It is the process done before marketing for the product to be evaluated and become fit for marketing.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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International Trade 5.52%
Product Registration 3.4%
Procurement 1.91%
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 an International Compliance Director's salary.
  • Product Registration: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • JD Edwards: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Product Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Registration
 $317,010
37%
JD Edwards
 $284,615
23%
Product Engineering
 $270,731
17%
Procurement
 $263,789
14%
Import and Export
 $263,789
14%
International Trade
 $256,847
11%
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International Compliance Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an International Compliance Director'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.

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$213,812
Average $231,394/year
$257,917
$17,818
Average $19,283/month
$21,493
$4,112
Average $4,450/week
$4,960
$103
Average $111/hour
$124
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $257,917 $21,493 $4,960 $124
Average $231,394 $19,283 $4,450 $111
25th Percentile $213,812 $17,818 $4,112 $103

International Compliance Director Salary Growth & Career Path

International Compliance Director
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For an International Compliance Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Compliance role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $234,179 - a projected growth of 1% over your current level.

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FAQ about International Compliance Director

1. Where can an International Compliance Director earn the most?

An International Compliance Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an International Compliance Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an International Compliance Director is $291,857.

2. What is the highest pay for International Compliance Director?

The highest pay for International Compliance Director is $282,065.

3. What is the lowest pay for International Compliance Director?

The lowest pay for International Compliance Director is $197,805.

4. What are the responsibilities of International Compliance Director?

Plans and directs the international compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization. Directs the development and implementation of processes, procedures, and systems to meet international compliance activities and reporting requirements. Oversees the risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Consults with and provides guidance to operations leadership regarding international compliance activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. 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. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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