Compliance Officers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,630 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.00
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $121,680
Employed locally 130
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $68,630
    75th
    $92,420
    90th
    $121,680

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$121,360
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$105,810
    Accountants and Auditors$76,030
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$99,200
    Project Management Specialists$102,490
    Human Resources Specialists$73,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Northeast Virginia is $33.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Northeast Virginia is 12.5% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.