Compliance Officers Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $72,950 -7% vs national
Median hourly $35.07
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $111,080
Employed locally 280
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $72,950
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $111,080

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 116% Median Compliance Officers salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $99,440
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Idaho Falls, ID $96,480
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$72,830
    Human Resources Specialists$60,970
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,870
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$66,020
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$54,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Montgomery, AL is $35.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Montgomery, AL is 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.