Compliance Representative Salary in the United States

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

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compliance Representative in the United States is $96,194 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,700
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,827 to $107,451
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,747
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Compliance Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $107,451 $8,954 $2,066 $52
Average $96,194 $8,016 $1,850 $46
25th Percentile $81,827 $6,819 $1,574 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Compliance Representative Salaries

A Compliance Representative'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 Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compliance Representative'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): $65,496
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,261
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,192
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,845
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,590
Levels Salary
Complianc... Level Compliance Representative$65,496
Complianc... Level Compliance Representative$78,261
Complianc... Level Compliance Representative$97,192
Complianc... Level Compliance Representative$120,845
Complianc... Level Compliance Representative$163,590
$65,496 0 yr
$78,261 < 2 yrs
$97,192 2-4 yrs
$120,845 5-8 yrs
$163,590 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Compliance Representatives

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: $121,330
  • San Francisco: $120,001
  • Oakland: $117,472

What Skills Can Increase a Compliance Representative'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 Representative'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
$103,890
8%
Presentation
$102,928
7%
Operational Risk
$102,928
7%
Analysis
$101,004
5%
Business Process Management
$101,004
5%
Financial Services
$101,004
5%
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Compliance Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for a Compliance Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$115,433$55.020%
Financial Services$115,433$55.020%
Pharmaceuticals$115,433$55.020%
Software & Networking$115,433$55.020%

How Education impacts a Compliance Representative's Salary?

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

Compliance Representative Salaries by Degree Level

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

Understanding how a Compliance Representative'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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Compliance Representative

Salaries for a Compliance Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,087 in 2023 to around $94,035 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Compliance Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Compliance Representative Over Time

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2023
$95,087
2024
$95,003
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2024 $95,003
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    Vice President, Strategic Solutions & Delivery. About the Company. Innovative provider of cost containment technology & case management services. Industry.... more

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    Columbus, OH

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    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $12 - $22/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Chip... more

    16 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

    23 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    28 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

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FAQ about Compliance Representative

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

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

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