How much does a compliance officer make in Denver?
$83,580a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $40.18 an hour or $6,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.18
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,990Median: $83,580Highest 10%: $136,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $71,480 | $34.37 | |
| Median | $83,580 | $40.18 | |
| 75th | $116,100 | $55.83 | |
| 90th | $136,900 | $65.80 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for compliance officers.
| Boulder, CO | $98,350 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $87,530 |
| Greeley, CO | $84,030 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $78,420 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $76,800 |
| Pueblo, CO | $71,510 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agent and Business Managers of Artist | $124,000 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $118,600 |
| Project Management Specialist | $116,700 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $104,500 |
| Management Analyst | $102,600 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $101,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $101,100 |
| Budget Analyst | $100,700 |
| Loan Officer | $100,100 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $40.18 ($83,580 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $83,580 against $80,730 nationally, 4% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $82,450, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for compliance officer pay?
66 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a compliance officer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,900 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.