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Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

SOC: 11-9199.02

Common Job Titles

  • Compliance Director
  • Compliance Manager
  • Environmental Manager
  • Environmental Program Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Compliance Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

630,980

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $68,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $100,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $136,550. 75th percentile: U.S. $179,190. 90th percentile: U.S. $227,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$68,860
10% of workers earn the following or more$227,590
Workers on average earn$149,890

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Law and Government4.6/5
  • English Language4.5/5
  • Administration and Management4.1/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.7/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Mozilla Firefox

Technology Skills

  • 80-20 Software Leaders4
  • ARC Logics Sword
  • Actimize Brokerage Compliance Solutions
  • Agiliance Compliance Manager
  • Aline GRC
  • Archer Compliance Management
  • AssurX CATSWeb
  • AssurX Financial Services Compliance Management System
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment