As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a VP of Ethics in the United States is $263,496. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $251,437 to $273,731, with most professionals earning between $240,458 and $283,049.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $273,731 | $22,811 | $5,264 | $132 |
| Average | $263,496 | $21,958 | $5,067 | $127 |
| 25th Percentile | $251,437 | $20,953 | $4,835 | $121 |
An entry-level VP of Ethics with less than 1 year of experience earns about $256,117. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $257,197. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $258,096. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $259,536, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $261,336.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level VP of Ethics | $256,117 |
| Intermediate Level VP of Ethics | $257,197 |
| Senior Level VP of Ethics | $258,096 |
| Specialist Level VP of Ethics | $259,536 |
| Expert Level VP of Ethics | $261,336 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in VP of Ethics compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $221,263 in 2023 to approximately $221,607 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of VP of Ethics salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $263,496 | 75.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $14,274 | 4.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,500 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $5,270 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.4% | ||
| Pension | $13,500 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $32,430 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $347,822 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of VP of Ethics is $263,496. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of VP of Ethics is $127; the average weekly pay of VP of Ethics is $5,067; the average monthly pay of VP of Ethics is $21,958.
A VP of Ethics's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a VP of Ethics earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a VP of Ethics is $332,348.
The highest pay for VP of Ethics is $283,049.
The lowest pay for VP of Ethics is $240,458.
Leads the overall development, direction, and promotion of the organization's global ethics and compliance function. Designs and develops programs to assess and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks and to establish high ethical standards of conduct for the organization. Ensures that policies reflect domestic and international legal requirements and industry-specific codes governing ethical standards and comply with transparency reporting requirements. Communicates the organization's ethical standards with messaging and delivers employee training programs that raise awareness about ethics-related topics such as Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Antitrust, Conflicts of Interest, and others. Monitors compliance with policies and investigates and remediates any non-compliant actions. Responsible for maintaining confidential reporting systems allowing employees, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders to disclose violations of the organization's ethical standards, violations of law, or policies without fear of retaliation. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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