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How much does a compliance officer make in Ames?

$80,370a year

Median yearly pay for compliance officers in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.

Hourly
$38.64
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
91 of 391
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,790Median: $80,370Highest 10%: $112,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$51,790$24.90
25th$65,300$31.39
Median$80,370$38.64
75th$92,190$44.32
90th$112,900$54.28

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for compliance officers.

Des Moines, IA$84,590
Iowa City, IA$79,060
Davenport, IA$74,590
Waterloo, IA$73,200
Sioux City, IA$72,610
Omaha, NE$69,350
Cedar Rapids, IA$68,140
Dubuque, IA$60,870
Compliance Officer salary in Iowa Compliance Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Ames

Same field, median yearly pay.

Project Management Specialist$97,290
Management Analyst$88,510
Loan Officer$84,470
Budget Analyst$84,030
Fundraiser$80,430
Accountant and Auditor$79,320
Property Appraiser and Assessor$78,480
Cost Estimator$76,920
Business Operations Specialist$76,510
Logistician$75,620
Salaries for every job in Ames, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Ames?

The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $38.64 ($80,370 a year).

Do compliance officers make more in Ames than the national average?

Yes: $80,370 against $80,730 nationally, 0% more.

How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $75,620, so Ames pays 6% more.

Where does Ames rank for compliance officer pay?

91 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a compliance officer make starting out in Ames?

The lowest-paid 10% make $51,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.