Compliance officers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$78,420
~$38/hr · ~$6,535/mo
US Jobs
418K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
Compliance work is primarily digital and involves analyzing vast amounts of regulatory text, auditing data, and generating reports—all areas where LLMs and automated systems excel. While high-level judgment and interpersonal investigations provide some insulation, the core tasks of monitoring, risk assessment, and documentation are highly susceptible to AI-driven automation and productivity gains.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GABEST VALUE | $104,330 | Below avg (89.9) | $116,081 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $92,750 | Below avg (85.7) | $108,228 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $96,480 | Below avg (90.8) | $106,264 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $86,940 | Below avg (82.0) | $106,076 |
| Laredo, TX | $93,310 | Below avg (88.3) | $105,649 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $118,490 | Above avg (113.1) | $104,804 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $105,610 | Average (102.7) | $102,812 |
| Bangor, ME | $94,270 | Below avg (92.3) | $102,089 |
| El Centro, CA | $101,110 | Average (100.2) | $100,958 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $89,860 | Below avg (90.9) | $98,807 |
| Minot, ND | $86,940 | Below avg (88.7) | $98,033 |
| Bellingham, WA | $101,870 | Above avg (104.0) | $97,941 |
| Reno, NV | $95,950 | Average (98.0) | $97,883 |
| Casper, WY | $89,310 | Below avg (92.5) | $96,512 |
| Boulder, CO | $95,380 | Average (100.6) | $94,798 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$38/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,535/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)