Compliance Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Compliance Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compliance Coordinator in the United States is $93,623 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,561
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,158 to $105,106
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,810
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Compliance Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $105,106 $8,759 $2,021 $51
Average $93,623 $7,802 $1,800 $45
25th Percentile $81,158 $6,763 $1,561 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Compliance Coordinator Salaries

A Compliance Coordinator'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 Compliance Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compliance Coordinator'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): $62,528
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,717
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,778
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,368
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,168
Levels Salary
Complianc... Level Compliance Coordinator$62,528
Complianc... Level Compliance Coordinator$74,717
Complianc... Level Compliance Coordinator$92,778
Complianc... Level Compliance Coordinator$115,368
Complianc... Level Compliance Coordinator$156,168
$62,528 0 yr
$74,717 < 2 yrs
$92,778 2-4 yrs
$115,368 5-8 yrs
$156,168 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Compliance Coordinators

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: $118,086
  • San Francisco: $116,793
  • Oakland: $114,332

What Skills Can Increase a Compliance Coordinator'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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 7.03%
Financial Services 2.02%
PowerPoint 1.63%
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 Compliance Coordinator'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
$101,112
8%
Presentation
$100,176
7%
Operational Risk
$100,176
7%
Analysis
$98,304
5%
Business Process Management
$98,304
5%
Financial Services
$98,304
5%
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Compliance Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Compliance Coordinator 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, Compliance Coordinator positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Compliance Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Compliance Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$112,347$54.020%
Financial Services$112,347$54.020%
Pharmaceuticals$112,347$54.020%
Software & Networking$112,347$54.020%

How Education impacts a Compliance Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Compliance Coordinators 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 Compliance Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $93,648 and $99,759).

Compliance Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Compliance Coordinator
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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Compliance Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compliance Coordinator'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 Compliance Coordinator

Salaries for a Compliance Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,777 in 2023 to around $89,773 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Compliance Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Compliance Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$90,777
2024
$90,696
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FAQ about Compliance Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Compliance Coordinator?

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

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