Compliance Officers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $118,490 +51.1% vs national
Median hourly $56.97
10th percentile $65,080
90th percentile $205,760
Employed locally 2,690
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,080
    25th
    $83,870
    50th (median)
    $118,490
    75th
    $159,860
    90th
    $205,760

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 75% Median Compliance Officers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compliance Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bellingham, WA $101,870

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $92,350

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in San Jose, CA is $56.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in San Jose, CA is 51.1% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $65,080 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,870.