Compliance Officers Salary in California
Compliance Officers in California earn a median of $96,980 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,880
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,530; the top 10% earn over $158,280. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$118,880 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61,250 median in California
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74,110 median in California
- Compliance Managers$174,560 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$63,320 median in California
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$39,330 median in California (broader BLS group)
Compliance Officers pay in California
How much do compliance officers make in California?
The median is $96,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,530 and the top 10% earn over $158,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for compliance officers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.