Compliance Officers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $61,880 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $41,740
90th percentile $107,380
Employed locally 320
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,740
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $81,560
    90th
    $107,380

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 91% Median Compliance Officers salary is 9% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $87,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $87,210
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $76,480
    Kansas City, MO-KS $76,220
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $74,120
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $73,690

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,260
    Management Analysts $64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,740
    Project Management Specialists $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Topeka, KS is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.15 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Topeka, KS is 21.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,740 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.