Compliance Officers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,400 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $74,870
Employed locally 250
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $39,290
    50th (median)
    $54,400
    75th
    $70,140
    90th
    $74,870

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$62,050
    Human Resources Specialists$50,590
    Project Management Specialists$72,810
    Loan Officers$65,070
    Training and Development Specialists$47,860
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in East Kentucky is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in East Kentucky is 30.6% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,290.