How much does a compliance officer make in New Jersey?
$100,000a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in New Jersey. That is $48.08 an hour or $8,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.08
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,860Median: $100,000Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,860 | $28.30 | |
| 25th | $76,180 | $36.63 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.08 | |
| 75th | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.22 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $101,100 |
| Trenton, NJ | $87,970 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,000 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $78,770 |
| Vineland, NJ | $74,070 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,650 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.08 ($100,000 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $100,000 against $80,730 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for compliance officer pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays compliance officers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $101,100 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.