What are the main factors that influence a Compliance Paralegal's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Compliance Paralegal?

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

How does experience change A Compliance Paralegal's salary?

A Compliance Paralegal's salary grows with experience: a Compliance Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $59,233, a Compliance Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $70,777, a Compliance Paralegal (4-7 years)earns $87,907, a Compliance Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $112,127, a Compliance Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $147,955,

What are the highest paying states for a Compliance Paralegal?

Compliance Paralegal salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Compliance Paralegal roles are District of Columbia $106,042, California $105,640, Massachusetts $104,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Compliance Paralegal roles make?

Salaries for Compliance Paralegal level roles vary by specialization: Paralegal V: $149,741; Paralegal Manager: $119,526; Paralegal IV: $116,808; Paralegal Supervisor: $93,817; Paralegal III: $93,369.

Compliance Paralegal Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Compliance Paralegal make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Compliance Paralegal in New Mexico is $88,707 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,489
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,895 to $99,585
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,142

10% $66,142

50% (Median) $88,707

90% $109,489

Compliance Paralegal Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,585	$8,299	$1,915	$48
Average	$88,707	$7,392	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$76,895	$6,408	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Compliance Paralegal Salaries

A Compliance Paralegal'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 Compliance Paralegal Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compliance Paralegal'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): $59,233
Early Career (1-2 years): $70,777
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,907
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,127
Expert (over 8 years): $147,955

Levels	Salary
Complianc... Level Compliance Paralegal	$59,233
Complianc... Level Compliance Paralegal	$70,777
Complianc... Level Compliance Paralegal	$87,907
Complianc... Level Compliance Paralegal	$112,127
Complianc... Level Compliance Paralegal	$147,955

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

District of Columbia: $106,042.
California: $105,640.
Massachusetts: $104,232.

District of Columbia $106,042 California $105,640 Massachusetts $104,232 Washington $103,849 New Jersey $103,811 Alaska $103,677 Connecticut $102,355 New York $101,819

Hawaii $100,104 Rhode Island $99,300 Maryland $98,754 Minnesota $98,007 Colorado $97,719 Illinois $97,624 Oregon $97,260 Delaware $96,991

New Hampshire $96,823 Virginia $96,446 Pennsylvania $95,344 Nevada $94,789 North Dakota $94,607 Michigan $94,319 Wisconsin $94,214 Vermont $94,003

Texas $93,419 Maine $93,381 Arizona $93,323 Ohio $93,256 Georgia $92,375 Indiana $91,935 Wyoming $91,848 Utah $91,714

Iowa $91,657 Kansas $91,197 Louisiana $91,063 North Carolina $91,015 Missouri $90,996 Florida $90,622 Montana $90,421 Nebraska $90,230

Kentucky $90,124 South Carolina $89,741 Tennessee $89,502 Idaho $89,406 New Mexico $88,707 Oklahoma $88,554 Alabama $87,989 South Dakota $87,040

Arkansas $86,523 West Virginia $86,245 Mississippi $85,412

Top Paying Cities for Compliance Paralegals

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:

Algodones: $89,651
Belen: $89,152
Bernalillo: $89,810

Algodones, NM $89,651 Belen, NM $89,152 Bernalillo, NM $89,810 Bluewater, NM $87,924 Bosque, NM $88,497 Casa Blanca, NM $88,697 Cedar Crest, NM $89,885 Cedarvale, NM $86,360

Cerrillos, NM $89,716 Claunch, NM $86,041 Coyote, NM $88,395 Cuba, NM $88,253 Cubero, NM $88,894 Edgewood, NM $89,484 Estancia, NM $88,417 Gallina, NM $87,932

Counselor, NM $87,987 Grants, NM $87,824 Milan, NM $88,175 Isleta, NM $89,964 Jarales, NM $89,066 Jemez Pueblo, NM $89,220 Jemez Springs, NM $88,945 Laguna, NM $89,328

La Jara, NM $88,154 La Joya, NM $87,950 Lindrith, NM $87,844 Los Lunas, NM $89,624 Mcintosh, NM $88,903 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $88,311 Moriarty, NM $88,604 Mountainair, NM $87,649

Nageezi, NM $87,870 New Laguna, NM $88,851 Paguate, NM $88,911 Pena Blanca, NM $89,904 Peralta, NM $89,766 Placitas, NM $89,812 Ponderosa, NM $89,107 Prewitt, NM $87,898

Regina, NM $87,959 Sandia Park, NM $89,659 Corrales, NM $89,997 San Fidel, NM $88,372 San Rafael, NM $87,995 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $89,660 San Ysidro, NM $89,539 Stanley, NM $88,592

Tijeras, NM $89,670 Tome, NM $89,505 Torreon, NM $89,207 Veguita, NM $88,490 Willard, NM $87,491 Youngsville, NM $88,420 Bosque Farms, NM $89,931 Clines Corners, NM $88,057

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $89,728 Cochiti Lake, NM $89,845 Albuquerque, NM $90,048 Kirtland Afb, NM $90,048 Rio Rancho, NM $89,900 Gallup, NM $88,025 Brimhall, NM $87,776 Church Rock, NM $87,817

Continental Divide, NM $87,755 Crownpoint, NM $87,828 Fence Lake, NM $87,436 Fort Wingate, NM $87,786 Gamerco, NM $87,934 Mentmore, NM $87,798 Mexican Springs, NM $87,787 Ramah, NM $87,627

Rehoboth, NM $87,846 Thoreau, NM $87,851 Tohatchi, NM $87,770 Vanderwagen, NM $87,787 Zuni, NM $87,766 Navajo, NM $87,886 Jamestown, NM $87,668 Pinehill, NM $87,559

Sheep Springs, NM $87,865 Smith Lake, NM $88,193 Yatahey, NM $87,833 Farmington, NM $88,256 Aztec, NM $88,419 Blanco, NM $88,006 Bloomfield, NM $87,901 Flora Vista, NM $88,347

Fruitland, NM $87,794 Kirtland, NM $88,348 La Plata, NM $88,379 Navajo Dam, NM $88,340 Shiprock, NM $88,217 Waterflow, NM $88,172 Newcomb, NM $87,811 Sanostee, NM $87,867

Santa Fe, NM $90,507 Abiquiu, NM $88,032 Alcalde, NM $89,565 Amalia, NM $87,898 Arroyo Hondo, NM $87,774 Arroyo Seco, NM $87,876 Canjilon, NM $87,760 Canones, NM $88,559

Carson, NM $88,110 Cebolla, NM $87,811 Cerro, NM $87,837 Chama, NM $88,196 Chamisal, NM $89,328 Chimayo, NM $89,955 Cordova, NM $89,803 Costilla, NM $88,266

Taos Ski Valley, NM $87,597 Dixon, NM $89,242 Dulce, NM $88,195 El Prado, NM $87,953 El Rito, NM $88,356 Embudo, NM $88,784 Espanola, NM $89,846 Glorieta, NM $90,159

Hernandez, NM $89,011 Ilfeld, NM $89,327 La Madera, NM $88,201 Lamy, NM $89,815 Llano, NM $89,147 Los Alamos, NM $90,028 White Rock, NM $90,197 Medanales, NM $89,109

Ojo Caliente, NM $88,585 Los Ojos, NM $87,980 Pecos, NM $89,878 Penasco, NM $88,815 Petaca, NM $87,678 Questa, NM $87,930 Ranchos De Taos, NM $88,394 Red River, NM $87,679

Ribera, NM $88,243 Rowe, NM $89,411 San Cristobal, NM $87,676 San Jose, NM $89,191 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $89,626 Santa Cruz, NM $89,924 Serafina, NM $88,020 Taos, NM $87,902

Tererro, NM $90,166 Tesuque, NM $90,507 Tierra Amarilla, NM $87,902 Trampas, NM $88,742 Tres Piedras, NM $87,654 Truchas, NM $89,552 Vadito, NM $88,698 Valdez, NM $87,742

Vallecitos, NM $87,673 Velarde, NM $89,107 Villanueva, NM $88,073 Spaceport City, NM $86,277 Las Vegas, NM $87,326 Angel Fire, NM $87,583 Anton Chico, NM $87,174 Buena Vista, NM $87,975

Chacon, NM $88,037 Cimarron, NM $87,446 Cleveland, NM $88,662 Eagle Nest, NM $87,513 Guadalupita, NM $87,902 Holman, NM $88,436 La Loma, NM $87,028 Maxwell, NM $87,476

Miami, NM $87,288 Mills, NM $86,977 Montezuma, NM $89,112 Mora, NM $88,786 Mosquero, NM $86,902 Ocate, NM $87,382 Ojo Feliz, NM $87,612 Rainsville, NM $87,996

Raton, NM $87,696 Rociada, NM $89,157 Roy, NM $86,996 Sapello, NM $88,383 Solano, NM $86,890 Springer, NM $87,249 Ute Park, NM $87,488 Valmora, NM $87,252

Wagon Mound, NM $87,152 Watrous, NM $87,282 Socorro, NM $87,080 Aragon, NM $87,343 Datil, NM $86,983 Lemitar, NM $87,485 Luna, NM $87,498 Magdalena, NM $86,990

Pie Town, NM $87,280 Polvadera, NM $87,696 Quemado, NM $87,461 Reserve, NM $87,304 San Acacia, NM $87,840 San Antonio, NM $86,598 Truth Or Consequences, NM $86,580 Arrey, NM $86,565

Caballo, NM $86,625 Derry, NM $86,184 Elephant Butte, NM $86,805 Garfield, NM $85,934 Hatch, NM $84,557 Monticello, NM $86,575 Rincon, NM $84,070 Salem, NM $85,666

Williamsburg, NM $86,689 Winston, NM $86,638 Las Cruces, NM $82,970 White Sands Missile Range, NM $83,242 Santa Teresa, NM $83,847 Playas, NM $86,980 Animas, NM $87,194 Anthony, NM $83,827

Arenas Valley, NM $87,039 Bayard, NM $86,959 Berino, NM $83,447 Buckhorn, NM $87,049 Santa Clara, NM $87,111 Chamberino, NM $83,534 Cliff, NM $86,948 Columbus, NM $86,715

Deming, NM $86,735 Dona Ana, NM $82,973 Fairacres, NM $83,221 Faywood, NM $86,695 Fort Bayard, NM $87,028 Gila, NM $86,820 Glenwood, NM $86,888 Hachita, NM $86,715

Hanover, NM $86,733 Hillsboro, NM $86,556 Hurley, NM $86,901 La Mesa, NM $84,557 Lordsburg, NM $86,916 Mesilla, NM $82,972 Mesilla Park, NM $82,981 Mesquite, NM $83,051

Mimbres, NM $86,802 Mule Creek, NM $87,037 Organ, NM $83,024 Pinos Altos, NM $86,947 Radium Springs, NM $83,005 Redrock, NM $86,725 Rodeo, NM $87,304 San Miguel, NM $83,020

Silver City, NM $86,948 Sunland Park, NM $83,401 Tyrone, NM $87,205 Vado, NM $83,085 Chaparral, NM $84,133 Clovis, NM $86,781 Cannon Afb, NM $86,589 Broadview, NM $86,528

Causey, NM $86,380 Crossroads, NM $86,175 Dora, NM $86,585 Elida, NM $86,225 Floyd, NM $86,435 Fort Sumner, NM $86,365 Grady, NM $86,610 House, NM $86,541

Kenna, NM $86,226 Lingo, NM $86,374 Melrose, NM $86,556 Milnesand, NM $86,192 Pep, NM $86,310 Portales, NM $86,626 Rogers, NM $86,334 Saint Vrain, NM $86,611

Taiban, NM $86,336 Texico, NM $86,645 Yeso, NM $86,022 Roswell, NM $86,122 Artesia, NM $86,292 Caprock, NM $86,117 Carlsbad, NM $86,349 Dexter, NM $86,183

Eunice, NM $86,426 Hagerman, NM $86,226 Hobbs, NM $86,552 Hope, NM $85,910 Jal, NM $86,324 Lake Arthur, NM $86,084 Lakewood, NM $86,212 Loco Hills, NM $86,371

Loving, NM $86,327 Lovington, NM $86,469 Mcdonald, NM $86,233 Malaga, NM $86,243 Maljamar, NM $86,158 Monument, NM $86,361 Tatum, NM $86,289 Whites City, NM $86,433

Carrizozo, NM $85,714 Alamogordo, NM $85,441 Alto, NM $85,726 Bent, NM $85,457 Capitan, NM $85,527 Cloudcroft, NM $85,448 Corona, NM $86,086 Encino, NM $86,778

Fort Stanton, NM $85,564 Glencoe, NM $85,502 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $85,431 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $85,431 Hondo, NM $85,581 La Luz, NM $85,431 Lincoln, NM $85,332 Mayhill, NM $85,625

Mescalero, NM $85,470 Nogal, NM $85,837 Orogrande, NM $85,474 Picacho, NM $85,563 Pinon, NM $85,884 Ruidoso, NM $85,889 Ruidoso Downs, NM $85,772 Sacramento, NM $85,508

San Patricio, NM $85,610 Sunspot, NM $85,431 Timberon, NM $85,616 Tinnie, NM $85,513 Tularosa, NM $85,488 Vaughn, NM $86,428 Weed, NM $85,614 Tucumcari, NM $86,857

Amistad, NM $86,745 Bard, NM $86,607 Capulin, NM $87,587 Clayton, NM $86,914 Conchas Dam, NM $86,993 Cuervo, NM $86,574 Des Moines, NM $87,242 Folsom, NM $87,377

Garita, NM $86,826 Gladstone, NM $87,000 Grenville, NM $86,984 Logan, NM $86,855 Mcalister, NM $86,585 Nara Visa, NM $86,649 Newkirk, NM $86,744 Quay, NM $86,794

San Jon, NM $86,701 Santa Rosa, NM $86,794 Sedan, NM $86,825 Trementina, NM $86,821

Compliance Paralegal Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for a Compliance Paralegal

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$106,448	$51.0	20%
Financial Services	$106,448	$51.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$106,448	$51.0	20%
Software & Networking	$106,448	$51.0	20%

Compliance Paralegal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compliance Paralegal'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.

$76,895

Average $88,707/year

$99,585

$6,408

Average $7,392/month

$8,299

$1,479

Average $1,706/week

$1,915

$37

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,585	$8,299	$1,915	$48
Average	$88,707	$7,392	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$76,895	$6,408	$1,479	$37

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