Compliance Officers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $75,780 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $54,790
90th percentile $112,850
Employed locally 1,200
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,790
    25th
    $64,150
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $91,850
    90th
    $112,850

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Compliance Officers salary is 13% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $91,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $89,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,730
    Fond du Lac, WI $81,560
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,350

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Madison, WI is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.59 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Madison, WI is 3.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,790 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,150.