Compliance Officers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $77,860 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $127,960
Employed locally 2,190
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $77,860
    75th
    $103,660
    90th
    $127,960

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 101% Median Compliance Officers salary is 1% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Bellingham, WA $101,870
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $92,750
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $92,750

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,560
    Human Resources Specialists $63,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,700
    Management Analysts $93,770
    Project Management Specialists $93,360
    Training and Development Specialists $73,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Indianapolis, IN is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.69 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.