Compliance Officers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,710 -20% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $79,410
Employed locally 630
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $72,780
    90th
    $79,410

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$65,450
    Human Resources Specialists$61,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,240
    Project Management Specialists$81,060
    Training and Development Specialists$53,830
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Central Kentucky is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Central Kentucky is 20% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.