Compliance Officers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $92,750 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $166,130
Employed locally 1,250
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $63,680
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $129,460
    90th
    $166,130

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 113% Median Compliance Officers salary is 13% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,400
    Wisconsin $75,780
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $73,290
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $72,860

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Project Management Specialists $94,280
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Human Resources Specialists $68,070
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Charleston, SC is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Charleston, SC is 18.3% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,680.