Compliance Officers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,420 -23% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $127,380
Employed locally 560
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $60,420
    75th
    $101,900
    90th
    $127,380

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,520
    Project Management Specialists$104,170
    Human Resources Specialists$67,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,960
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Southwest New York is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Southwest New York is 23% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.