Compliance Officers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $80,730/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$48,220$133,720

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 33,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringPersuasionComplex Problem Solving

Top knowledge areas

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEducation and Training

Core tasks

• Warn violators of infractions or penalties.

• Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.

• Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.

• Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.

• Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.

• Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Compliance Officers?

The median pay for Compliance Officers is $80,730 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Compliance Officers?

Employment for Compliance Officers is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Compliance Officers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Compliance Officers?

About 33,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.