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Compliance Officers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Compliance Officers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$96,980
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.0% vs 2024
$102,490
Mean Salary
$96,980
Median Salary
$46.62
Hourly Rate
49,880 people work as Compliance Officers in California
Compliance Officers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Compliance Officers in California earn a median salary of $96,980 per year ($8,081/month).
This is 22.8% above the national average of $78,971.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Compliance Officers pay.
Approximately 49,880 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Compliance Officers
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.5
Law and Government
4.43
Customer and Personal Service
4.33
Public Safety and Security
4.25
Transportation
4.16
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(80.0% of workers)
Salaries for Compliance Officers in California range from $57,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $158,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $71,240 and $127,380.
How much do Compliance Officers make in California?
The median annual salary for Compliance Officers in California is $96,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $102,490.
What is the salary range for a Compliance Officers in California?
Salaries for Compliance Officers in California range from $57,530 at the 10th percentile to $158,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $71,240 and $127,380.
What is the starting salary for a Compliance Officers in California?
Entry-level Compliance Officers positions in California typically start around $57,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $71,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Compliance Officers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 49,880 people are employed as Compliance Officers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Compliance Officers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Compliance Officers in California is approximately $46.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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