Compliance Officers Salary in District of Columbia
Compliance Officers in District of Columbia earn a median of $111,030 a year, +38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +38% ($80,730)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,380
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,140; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $48,220 to $133,720.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$88,650 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Private Detectives and Investigators$72,720 median in District of Columbia
- Compliance Managers$175,720 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$66,130 median in District of Columbia
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$88,570 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$101,150 median in District of Columbia
Compliance Officers pay in District of Columbia
How much do compliance officers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $111,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,140 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for compliance officers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+38% vs. the national median of $80,730). Living costs are not included.