Compliance Officers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,310 -18% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $116,050
Employed locally 130
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $64,310
    75th
    $82,140
    90th
    $116,050

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Northwest Illinois is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.67 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Northwest Illinois is 18% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.