Compliance Officers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $90,370 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.45
10th percentile $51,720
90th percentile $143,270
Employed locally 16,220
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,720
    25th
    $66,450
    50th (median)
    $90,370
    75th
    $121,330
    90th
    $143,270

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 97% Median Compliance Officers salary is 3% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,240
    Management Analysts$107,470
    Project Management Specialists$103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,620
    Human Resources Specialists$79,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Los Angeles, CA is $43.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.36 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $51,720 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,450.