Compliance Officers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $63,790 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $107,950
Employed locally 100
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $51,640
    50th (median)
    $63,790
    75th
    $86,460
    90th
    $107,950

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 79% Median Compliance Officers salary is 21% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $92,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $78,400
    Wisconsin $75,780
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $73,290

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,090
    Project Management Specialists$86,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,270
    Human Resources Specialists$65,920
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,960
    Management Analysts$82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.28 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.7% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,640.