Compliance Officers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $82,840 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.83
10th percentile $58,330
90th percentile $133,460
Employed locally 4,560
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,330
    25th
    $67,810
    50th (median)
    $82,840
    75th
    $106,890
    90th
    $133,460

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 81% Median Compliance Officers salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,410
    Boulder, CO $95,380
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $89,860
    Fairbanks-College, AK $87,270

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Denver, CO is $39.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.81 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Denver, CO is 5.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,330 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,810.