Compliance Engineer Salary in the United States

Compliance Engineer Salary

How much does a Compliance Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Compliance Engineer in the United States is $80,011. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,567 to $85,753, with most professionals earning between $65,790 and $90,981.

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10th Percentile Compliance Engineer Salary $65,790 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Compliance Engineer Salary $72,567 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Compliance Engineer Salary $80,011 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Compliance Engineer Salary $85,753 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Compliance Engineer Salary $90,981 US April 01, 2025
25% $72,567 10% $65,790 90% $90,981 75% $85,753 $80,011 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Compliance Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Compliance Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Compliance Engineer ranges from $72,567 to $85,753 with the average base salary of $80,011. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,567 to $85,753 with the average total cash compensation of $80,011.

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