Compliance Officers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $72,210 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.72
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $125,060
Employed locally 2,350
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $72,210
    75th
    $95,900
    90th
    $125,060

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 76% Median Compliance Officers salary is 24% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $91,500
    Portland-South Portland, ME $88,250
    Connecticut $87,210
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $77,300
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $76,630
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $76,530

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,580
    Project Management Specialists $97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,080
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,400
    Management Analysts $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Salt Lake City, UT is $34.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.