Compliance Officers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $78,490 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $122,080
Employed locally 2,870
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $78,490
    75th
    $99,590
    90th
    $122,080

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Compliance Officers salary is 2% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,540
    Akron, OH $75,380
    Ohio $75,030
    Cleveland, OH $74,600
    Toledo, OH $74,190
    Sandusky, OH $73,370

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,910
    Management Analysts$80,740
    Human Resources Specialists$71,420
    Project Management Specialists$100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Columbus, OH is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Columbus, OH is 0.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.