Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist in the United States is $78,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,017
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,473 to $90,422
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,174
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Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,422 $7,535 $1,739 $43
Average $78,785 $6,565 $1,515 $38
25th Percentile $67,473 $5,623 $1,298 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salaries

A Manufacturing 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing 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): $75,643
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,114
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,441
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,686
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,248
Levels Salary
Entry Level Manufacturing Compliance Specialist$75,643
Intermediate Level Manufacturing Compliance Specialist$76,114
Senior Level Manufacturing Compliance Specialist$81,441
Specialist Level Manufacturing Compliance Specialist$83,686
Expert Level Manufacturing Compliance Specialist$84,248
$75,643 0 yr
$76,114 < 2 yrs
$81,441 2-4 yrs
$83,686 5-8 yrs
$84,248 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Compliance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,231.
  • California: $86,900.
  • Massachusetts: $85,741.

Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing 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: $99,371
  • San Francisco: $98,283
  • Oakland: $96,212

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 15% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Cash Management (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Cash management refers to a broad area of finance involving the collection, handling, and usage of cash. It involves assessing market liquidity, cash flow, and investments. In banking, cash management, or treasury management, is a marketing term for certain services related to cash flow offered primarily to larger business customers. It may be used to describe all bank accounts (such as checking accounts) provided to businesses of a certain size, but it is more often used to describe specific services such as cash concentration, zero balance accounting, and clearing house facilities. Sometimes, private banking customers are given cash management services. Financial instruments involved in cash management include money market funds, treasury bills, and certificates of deposit.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 0.33% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 15%
Cash Management 0.92%
Economics 0.33%
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 Manufacturing Compliance Specialist's salary.
  • Financial Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Accounting
$98,481
25%
Negotiating
$94,542
20%
Interpersonal Communication
$93,754
19%
Business Acumen
$93,754
19%
Financial Statements
$92,966
18%
Business To Business
$92,966
18%
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Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manufacturing Compliance Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Manufacturing Compliance Specialist positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Manufacturing Compliance Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$118,177$57.050%
Business Services$94,542$45.020%

How Education impacts a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Compliance Specialists 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 Manufacturing Compliance Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $71,893 and $76,695).

Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Compliance Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.0%
High School 10.0%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 70.0%
Masters 13.3%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manufacturing Compliance Specialist

Salaries for a Manufacturing Compliance Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,374 in 2023 to around $80,441 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Compliance Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manufacturing Compliance Specialist Over Time

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2023
$81,374
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$81,458
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FAQ about Manufacturing Compliance Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Manufacturing Compliance Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Manufacturing Compliance Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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