AML Compliance Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does an AML Compliance Consultant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an AML Compliance Consultant in the United States is $88,726 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,668
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,037 to $92,360
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,768
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AML Compliance Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,360 $7,697 $1,776 $44
Average $88,726 $7,394 $1,706 $43
25th Percentile $84,037 $7,003 $1,616 $40
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Key Factors That Influence AML Compliance Consultant Salaries

An AML Compliance Consultant'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 AML Compliance Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AML Compliance Consultant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,226
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,229
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,969
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,422
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,816
Levels Salary
Bank Secr... Level AML Compliance Consultant$70,226
Bank Secr... Level AML Compliance Consultant$88,229
AML Compl... Level AML Compliance Consultant$87,969
Bank Secr... Level AML Compliance Consultant$114,422
Bank Secr... Level AML Compliance Consultant$151,816
$70,226 0 yr
$88,229 < 2 yrs
$87,969 2-4 yrs
$114,422 5-8 yrs
$151,816 > 8 yrs
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How Do AML Compliance Consultant 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 AML Compliance Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,237.
  • California: $97,865.
  • Massachusetts: $96,560.

Top Paying Cities for AML Compliance Consultants

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: $111,910
  • San Francisco: $110,685
  • Oakland: $108,352

What Skills Can Increase an AML Compliance Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • Property Management (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its useful life and condition. This is much akin to the role of management in any business. Property management is also the management of personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used to build, repair, and maintain end item deliverables. Property management involves the processes, systems, and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition. For example, an owner of a single family may engage the services of a property management company. The company will then advertise the rental property, handle tenant inquiries, screen applicants, select suitable candidates, draw up a lease agreement, conduct a move in inspection, move the tenant(s) into the property and collect rental income. The company will then coordinate any maintenance issues, supply the owner(s) with financial statements and any relevant information regarding the property etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.4%
Risk Assessment 2.42%
Property Management 1.61%
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 AML Compliance Consultant's salary.
  • Business Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Compliance Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Operations
$129,540
46%
SOP
$109,133
23%
Compliance Management
$102,922
16%
Accountability
$102,035
15%
Quality Assurance
$98,486
11%
Presentation
$97,598
10%
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AML Compliance Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AML Compliance Consultant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, AML Compliance Consultant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view AML Compliance Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an AML Compliance Consultant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$97,598$47.010%

AML Compliance Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AML Compliance Consultant'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for AML Compliance Consultant

Salaries for an AML Compliance Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,396 in 2023 to around $84,020 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AML Compliance Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AML Compliance Consultant Over Time

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2023
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2024
$85,226
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FAQ about AML Compliance Consultant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for AML Compliance Consultant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for AML Compliance Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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