As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethics and Compliance Officer in the United Kingdom is £51,907, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,806 to £64,553, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £42,806
50TH(Median)   £51,907
75TH   £64,553
Ethics and Compliance Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Ethics and Compliance Officer Salary £42,806 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Ethics and Compliance Officer Salary £51,907 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Ethics and Compliance Officer Salary £64,553 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Ethics and Compliance Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Ethics and Compliance Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Ethics and Compliance Officer is about £51,907 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,326, and a weekly pay of around £998. Click the switch button below to see more details about Ethics and Compliance Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Ethics and Compliance Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Ethics and Compliance Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £45,251 - £50,548, while Intermediate make £45,658 - £50,956, Senior earn £47,153 - £52,284, Specialist earn £49,598 - £55,682, Expert can reach £52,284 - £59,645 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Ethics and Compliance Officer £48,918
Intermediate Level Ethics and Compliance Officer £49,190
Senior Level Ethics and Compliance Officer £50,548
Specialist Level Ethics and Compliance Officer £53,228
Expert Level Ethics and Compliance Officer £57,003
£48,918 0 yr
£49,190 < 2 yrs
£50,548 2-4 yrs
£53,228 5-8 yrs
£57,003 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Ethics and Compliance Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Ethics and Compliance Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £56,059 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £52,293, and Manchester pays around £49,755 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief People Officer or Ethics and Compliance Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Chief People Officer makes more than an Ethics and Compliance Officer. An Chief People Officer earns an average annual salary of £190,562. And an Ethics and Compliance Officer earns an average annual salary of £51,907.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief People Officer
£89,474
£333,685
Chief Tax Officer
£99,644
£146,344
Chief Legal Officer
£136,874
£236,203
Chief Human Resources Officer
£88,818
£331,241
Chief Logistics Management Officer
£90,915
£128,221

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