Compliance Officers in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California compliance officers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $71,240 and $127,380, with a median of $96,980.
Compliance Officers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 238 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $107,783. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 40 | $65,546 |
| Level II — qualified | 77 | $94,300 |
| Level III — experienced | 64 | $113,681 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 52 | $141,252 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Compliance Officers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 11 | $125,528 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 8 | $94,536 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 7 | $105,000 |
| California Public Utilities Commission | Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I | 6 | $99,918 |
| ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC. | Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 5 | $91,270 |
| ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC. | Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 4 | $107,058 |
| CEPHEID | Complaint Analyst II, Post Market Quality | 4 | $139,328 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | QA Specialist I | 4 | $84,115 |
| Google LLC | Policy Specialist | 4 | $152,500 |
| International Expertise Consulting Corp | Foreign Legal Consultant | 4 | $60,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Sr. Privacy Analyst at Dexcom, Inc.$120,000San DiegoWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723435
- Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at MentorX Corporation$95,888NewarkWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721370
- Senior CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist at TopAlliance Biosciences, Inc.$119,900Menlo ParkWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722517
- Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Guardant Health, Inc.$112,736San FranciscoWage Level IIIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-719801
- Pharmaceutical Compliance/Marketing Research Analyst at Reliance Imperial Pharmacy LLC$130,000CalexicoWage Level IVDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-716720
- Legal Specialist at Google LLC$135,000Mountain ViewWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26077-710738
- Senior CMC Regulatory Affairs Specialist at TopAllicance Biosciences, Inc.$119,900Menlo ParkWage Level IIIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-706430
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Yosemite Clean Energy, LLC$85,613MariposaWage Level IIIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-203-26075-706338
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Compliance Officers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Compliance Officers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 128 certified offers. The most common variant is Regulatory Affairs Specialist at a median of $107,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Medtronic, Inc. | 69 | $107,000 |
| Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FREMONT, INC. | 13 | $110,552 |
| Manager, Regulatory Affairs | Gen-Probe Incorporated | 7 | $142,000 |
| Compliance Officer | R&T LOGISTICS INC | 7 | $68,000 |
| Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 6 | $157,188 |
| Compliance Analyst | Olive Asset Management, LLC | 5 | $95,000 |
| Compliance Specialist | Better Me Learning Center Inc | 4 | $99,327 |
| Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst | California Public Utilities Commission | 4 | $85,062 |
| Foreign Legal Consultant | International Expertise Consulting Corp | 4 | $60,000 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. | 3 | $140,504 |
| Legal Research Analyst | PRADI LEGAL CONSULTING INC | 3 | $58,240 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | Center For Empowering Refugees and Immigrants | 3 | $66,872 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Compliance Officers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 237 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $116,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 105 | $116,000 |
| Professional services | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 58 | $98,213 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 29 | $104,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 15 | $112,965 |
| Healthcare | Guardant Health, Inc. | 7 | $75,005 |
| Government and public sector | California Public Utilities Commission | 6 | $99,918 |
| Finance and insurance | Olive Asset Management, LLC | 6 | $79,773 |
| Education | Better Me Learning Center Inc | 5 | $80,246 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Center For Empowering Refugees and Immigrants | 3 | $66,872 |
| Transportation and logistics | Rids Brother Company Inc | 2 | $69,451 |
| Energy and utilities | Yosemite Clean Energy, LLC | 1 | $85,613 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.1 / 5
Law and Government
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
- 02
Collect fees for licenses.
- 03
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
- 04
Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.
- 05
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- 06
Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
- 07
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
- 08
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for compliance officers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$123,730
- San Francisco$118,890
- San Diego$101,230
- Sacramento$95,220
- Los Angeles$94,810
- Riverside$79,920
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Compliance Officers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in California is $96,980.
- How does California compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
- The California median is +18.2% versus the BLS national figure of $82,024.
- What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $57,530 and the 90th-percentile at $158,280, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Compliance Officers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Compliance Officers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.