How much does a compliance officer make in Tennessee?
$63,960a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in Tennessee. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,460Median: $63,960Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| 25th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $92,180 | $44.32 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.37 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $72,010 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 47. Montana | $66,660 |
| 48. Arkansas | $64,680 |
| 49. West Virginia | $64,270 |
| 50. Tennessee | $63,960 |
| 51. Oklahoma | $63,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $30.75 ($63,960 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $63,960 against $80,730 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for compliance officer pay?
Tennessee ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays compliance officers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $72,010 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.