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How much does a compliance officer make in Memphis?

$72,010a year

Median yearly pay for compliance officers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $34.62 an hour or $6,001 a month.

Hourly
$34.62
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
216 of 391
Jobs in the area
1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,390Median: $72,010Highest 10%: $113,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,390$21.82
25th$53,590$25.76
Median$72,010$34.62
75th$100,400$48.28
90th$113,400$54.53

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for compliance officers.

Chattanooga, TN$68,000
Knoxville, TN$65,120
Kingsport, TN$63,860
Morristown, TN$62,590
Nashville, TN$62,210
Clarksville, TN$61,930
Johnson City, TN$61,520
Jackson, TN$59,810
Cleveland, TN$55,040
Compliance Officer salary in Tennessee Compliance Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Financial Examiner$102,400
Personal Financial Advisor$100,100
Management Analyst$94,980
Budget Analyst$93,450
Financial and Investment Analyst$91,180
Financial Risk Specialist$88,910
Project Management Specialist$85,130
Insurance Underwriter$80,160
Claims Adjuster$78,850
Accountant and Auditor$76,960
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $34.62 ($72,010 a year).

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

No: $72,010 against $80,730 nationally, 11% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $63,960, so Memphis pays 13% more.

Where does Memphis rank for compliance officer pay?

216 of 391 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,400 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.