The salary statistics and trend of compliance officers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare compliance officer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for compliance officers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) compliance officers is $105,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent compliance officers is $33,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of compliance officers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,270 | -1.48% | 9.78% |
| 2016 | $67,250 | -0.49% | - |
| 2015 | $67,580 | 6.53% | - |
| 2014 | $63,170 | 2.63% | - |
| 2013 | $61,510 | 2.80% | - |
| 2012 | $59,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of compliance officers in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of compliance officers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.