Compliance Officers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $70,980 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.13
10th percentile $45,750
90th percentile $120,020
Employed locally 1,740
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,750
    25th
    $58,770
    50th (median)
    $70,980
    75th
    $98,110
    90th
    $120,020

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 74% Median Compliance Officers salary is 26% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,830
    Anchorage, AK $84,020
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,420

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,400
    Accountants and Auditors $80,650
    Project Management Specialists $101,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,600
    Human Resources Specialists $72,240
    Management Analysts $84,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Raleigh, NC is $34.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Raleigh, NC is 9.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $45,750 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,770.