Junior Compliance Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Compliance Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Compliance Specialist in the United States is $59,115 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,852
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,970 to $62,118
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,285
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Junior Compliance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,118 $5,176 $1,195 $30
Average $59,115 $4,926 $1,137 $28
25th Percentile $53,970 $4,497 $1,038 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Compliance Specialist Salaries

A Junior Compliance Specialist'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 Junior Compliance Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Compliance Specialist'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): $59,472
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,838
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,508
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,139
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,810
Levels Salary
Junior Co... Level Junior Compliance Specialist$59,472
Bank Secr... Level Junior Compliance Specialist$72,838
Bank Secr... Level Junior Compliance Specialist$91,508
Bank Secr... Level Junior Compliance Specialist$91,139
Bank Secr... Level Junior Compliance Specialist$118,810
$59,472 0 yr
$72,838 < 2 yrs
$91,508 2-4 yrs
$91,139 5-8 yrs
$118,810 > 8 yrs
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How Do Junior Compliance Specialist 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 Junior Compliance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $65,452.
  • California: $65,203.
  • Massachusetts: $64,334.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Compliance Specialists

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: $74,561
  • San Francisco: $73,828
  • Oakland: $72,191

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Compliance Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.15% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Trading (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Trading is the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities, at either wholesale or retail, within a country or between countries.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.81% 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.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.15%
Trading 2.3%
Risk Assessment 1.81%
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 Junior Compliance Specialist's salary.
  • ISO: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • HIPAA: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Internal Audit: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
ISO
$65,617
11%
HIPAA
$65,026
10%
Internal Audit
$64,435
9%
Information Security
$64,435
9%
Process Improvement
$63,253
7%
Project Management
$62,661
6%
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Junior Compliance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Compliance Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Compliance Specialist

Salaries for a Junior Compliance Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,929 in 2023 to around $59,111 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Compliance Specialist salary trends, .

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