Compliance Managers Salary in California
Compliance Managers in California earn a median of $174,560 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Managers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $174,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($141,900)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 99,580
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,280; the top 10% earn over $303,680. Nationally the range is $74,300 to $238,270.
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Compliance Managers pay in California
How much do compliance managers make in California?
The median is $174,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,280 and the top 10% earn over $303,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for compliance managers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $141,900). Living costs are not included.