Compliance Officers Salary in Washington, D.C., DC - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington, D.C., DC)

$68,059

vs National

-1.4%

National: $69,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$46,615

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$68,059

-1.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$69,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Compliance Officers in Washington, D.C., DC earns $68,059 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% below the national average of $69,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,615 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington, D.C., DC

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
HSBC Bank USA N.A	$92,552	30
ICMA Retirement Corp	$70,117	10
International Council on Clean Transportation	$65,000	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Compliance Officers make in Washington, D.C., DC?

The median Compliance Officers salary in Washington, D.C., DC is $68,059 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Washington, D.C., DC a good place to work as a Compliance Officers?

A Compliance Officers in Washington, D.C., DC earns 1.4% less than the national median of $69,000, or $46,615 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.