Compliance Officers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $79,380 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $113,010
Employed locally 330
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $63,310
    50th (median)
    $79,380
    75th
    $89,610
    90th
    $113,010

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Compliance Officers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Vallejo, CA $81,330
    Nevada $78,940

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,850
    Project Management Specialists $96,930
    Management Analysts $92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,200
    Human Resources Specialists $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Charlottesville, VA is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.22 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,310.