Compliance Officers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $72,980 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.09
10th percentile $47,420
90th percentile $125,520
Employed locally 7,770
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,420
    25th
    $56,070
    50th (median)
    $72,980
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $125,520

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Compliance Officers salary is 14% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $75,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,930
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $71,520
    Tucson, AZ $69,780
    Flagstaff, AZ $66,310
    Yuma, AZ $62,370

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Phoenix, AZ is $35.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.29 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,420 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,070.