How much does a compliance officer make in Kentucky?
$69,240a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in Kentucky. That is $33.29 an hour or $5,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.29
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,120Median: $69,240Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 25th | $52,630 | $25.30 | |
| Median | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 75th | $83,460 | $40.13 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,310 |
| Owensboro, KY | $74,330 |
| Lexington, KY | $71,700 |
| Huntington, WV | $71,690 |
| Louisville, KY | $71,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $69,780 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $63,280 |
| Clarksville, TN | $61,930 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $59,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 39. Louisiana | $70,290 |
| 40. Georgia | $70,200 |
| 41. Kansas | $69,740 |
| 42. Kentucky | $69,240 |
| 43. New Mexico | $67,990 |
| 44. Mississippi | $67,450 |
| 45. Utah | $67,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $33.29 ($69,240 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $69,240 against $80,730 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for compliance officer pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays compliance officers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $79,310 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.