How much does a compliance officer make in North Carolina?
$78,500a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in North Carolina. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,690Median: $78,500Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 25th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| Median | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.07 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $86,720 |
| Durham, NC | $83,780 |
| Greenville, NC | $81,460 |
| Raleigh, NC | $79,570 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,330 |
| Burlington, NC | $76,650 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $75,360 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $74,980 |
| Wilmington, NC | $74,430 |
| Greensboro, NC | $71,850 |
| Asheville, NC | $71,230 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $70,740 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $68,880 |
| Hickory, NC | $63,350 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $62,250 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $62,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 22. North Dakota | $79,440 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $78,800 |
| 24. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 25. North Carolina | $78,500 |
| 26. Nevada | $78,290 |
| 27. Michigan | $77,390 |
| 28. Alaska | $76,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $37.74 ($78,500 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $78,500 against $80,730 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for compliance officer pay?
North Carolina ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays compliance officers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $86,720 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.