Compliance Officers Salary in North Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,810 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $91,980
Employed locally 310
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $41,500
    50th (median)
    $53,810
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $91,980

    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

    Related occupations in North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,490
    Accountants and Auditors$71,590
    Human Resources Specialists$58,590
    Training and Development Specialists$49,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,510
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in North Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in North Georgia is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.05 or more per hour.

    Is North Georgia above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in North Georgia is 31.4% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,500.