How much does a Compliance Attorney make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compliance Attorney in the United States is $94,630. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,295 to $109,626, with most professionals earning between $69,153 and $123,279.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Compliance Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compliance Attorney Salary $69,153 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Compliance Attorney Salary $81,295 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Compliance Attorney Salary $94,630 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Compliance Attorney Salary $109,626 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Compliance Attorney Salary $123,279 US March 01, 2025
25% $81,295 10% $69,153 90% $123,279 75% $109,626 $94,630 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Compliance Attorney

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Compliance Attorney in the United States. The base salary for Compliance Attorney ranges from $81,295 to $109,626 with the average base salary of $94,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,794 to $117,191 with the average total cash compensation of $98,868.
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Skills associated with Compliance Attorney: Regulatory Compliance

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