Compliance Officers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $69,040 -12% vs national
Median hourly $33.19
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $108,970
Employed locally 450
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $54,690
    50th (median)
    $69,040
    75th
    $87,840
    90th
    $108,970

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $76,400
    Sandusky, OH $73,370
    Paducah, KY-IL $71,060
    Rocky Mount, NC $69,740
    Owensboro, KY $68,520

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Lexington, KY is $33.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Lexington, KY is 12% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,690.