Compliance Officers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $84,830 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.79
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $143,320
Employed locally 2,820
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $62,270
    50th (median)
    $84,830
    75th
    $112,060
    90th
    $143,320

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Compliance Officers salary is 6% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Anchorage, AK $84,020
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,760

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $85,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,560
    Project Management Specialists $102,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,870
    Human Resources Specialists $74,030
    Management Analysts $104,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $40.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.16 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 8.2% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,270.