How much does a compliance officer make in California?
$96,980a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in California. That is $46.63 an hour or $8,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.63
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,530Median: $96,980Highest 10%: $158,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 25th | $71,240 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $96,980 | $46.63 | |
| 75th | $127,400 | $61.24 | |
| 90th | $158,300 | $76.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $123,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $118,900 |
| El Centro, CA | $106,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $95,220 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $92,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $91,570 |
| Salinas, CA | $91,210 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $86,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $85,780 |
| Chico, CA | $84,080 |
| Merced, CA | $84,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $83,470 |
| Yuba City, CA | $82,630 |
| Vallejo, CA | $80,140 |
| Redding, CA | $80,050 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $80,040 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,920 |
| Fresno, CA | $79,830 |
| Napa, CA | $79,810 |
| Modesto, CA | $79,600 |
| Visalia, CA | $73,860 |
| Hanford, CA | $72,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $102,100 |
| 3. New Jersey | $100,000 |
| 4. California | $96,980 |
| 5. Connecticut | $91,810 |
| 6. Delaware | $91,050 |
| 7. Vermont | $90,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.63 ($96,980 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $96,980 against $80,730 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for compliance officer pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays compliance officers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $123,700 a year.
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.