Compliance Officers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $75,150 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $41,210
90th percentile $128,880
Employed locally 970
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,210
    25th
    $56,070
    50th (median)
    $75,150
    75th
    $100,130
    90th
    $128,880

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 108% Median Compliance Officers salary is 8% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Idaho Falls, ID $96,480
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,390
    Human Resources Specialists$65,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,270
    Loan Officers$61,240
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Birmingham, AL is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.10 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Birmingham, AL is 4.2% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,210 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,070.