How much does a compliance officer make in Milwaukee?
$81,540a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.20 an hour or $6,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,830Median: $81,540Highest 10%: $131,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| Median | $81,540 | $39.20 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.21 | |
| 90th | $131,900 | $63.43 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for compliance officers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,150 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $90,250 |
| La Crosse, WI | $81,640 |
| Janesville, WI | $80,530 |
| Madison, WI | $80,440 |
| Kenosha, WI | $79,720 |
| Appleton, WI | $78,460 |
| Racine, WI | $78,180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $75,810 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,190 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $73,920 |
| Wausau, WI | $73,320 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $72,890 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,300 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $125,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $106,600 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $102,900 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,900 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $96,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $90,770 |
| Loan Officer | $83,660 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.20 ($81,540 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $81,540 against $80,730 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,800, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for compliance officer pay?
79 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a compliance officer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,900 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.