Compliance Officers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $89,010 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.79
10th percentile $57,180
90th percentile $144,210
Employed locally 2,680
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,180
    25th
    $67,360
    50th (median)
    $89,010
    75th
    $113,460
    90th
    $144,210

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Compliance Officers salary is 5% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    El Centro, CA $101,110
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $96,280

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Sacramento, CA is $42.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.02 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.5% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,180 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,360.