Compliance Officers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $74,600 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.87
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $123,930
Employed locally 1,990
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $58,410
    50th (median)
    $74,600
    75th
    $98,490
    90th
    $123,930

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,540
    Columbus, OH $78,490
    Akron, OH $75,380
    Ohio $75,030
    Toledo, OH $74,190
    Sandusky, OH $73,370

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,360
    Project Management Specialists $93,880
    Human Resources Specialists $64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770
    Management Analysts $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Cleveland, OH is $35.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.10 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,410.