How much does a compliance officer make in Washington?
$88,790a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in Washington. That is $42.69 an hour or $7,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.69
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,650Median: $88,790Highest 10%: $142,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 25th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| Median | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 75th | $116,200 | $55.87 | |
| 90th | $142,400 | $68.44 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bellingham, WA | $109,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $100,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $95,850 |
| Portland, OR | $86,600 |
| Bremerton, WA | $86,540 |
| Olympia, WA | $84,500 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $84,090 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $82,770 |
| Yakima, WA | $78,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $78,460 |
| Longview, WA | $77,940 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $73,430 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 6. Delaware | $91,050 |
| 7. Vermont | $90,420 |
| 8. New York | $90,080 |
| 9. Washington | $88,790 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $87,620 |
| 11. Minnesota | $85,920 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $85,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $42.69 ($88,790 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $88,790 against $80,730 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for compliance officer pay?
Washington ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays compliance officers the most?
Bellingham, WA, with a median of $109,600 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.