Compliance Officers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $60,210 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 370
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $60,210
    75th
    $78,750
    90th
    $106,850

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Compliance Officers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compliance Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,410
    Sheboygan, WI $79,170
    Morgantown, WV $78,160
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,560

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Accountants and Auditors $72,350
    Human Resources Specialists $63,550
    Management Analysts $89,860
    Project Management Specialists $100,950
    Training and Development Specialists $75,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 23.2% below the national median of $78,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compliance Officers in Augusta?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.