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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Compliance Officers salary in New Jersey

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$93,520
Mean annual$96,970
Range (10th to 90th)$54,900 to $137,680
New Jersey employment12,000
State vs national+19.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey compliance officers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$54,90025TH$70,180MEDIAN$93,52075TH$119,37090TH$137,680

The middle 50% of workers earn between $70,180 and $119,370, with a median of $93,520.

Real disclosed salaries

Compliance Officers in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 177 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry54$63,000
Level II — qualified36$79,000
Level III — experienced25$99,840
Level IV — fully competent44$137,755

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Compliance Officers in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Zenith LifeScience LLCClinical Trial Master File Specialist9$144,560
Freyr,Inc.Regulatory Affairs Analyst7$115,491
Carnegie Pharmaceuticals LLCRegulatory Affairs Specialist7$65,000
NUTRA-MED PACKAGING LLCREGULATORY COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR5$64,000
Standard Chartered BankHead Operational Oversight TM FCC5$129,800
RICONPHARMA, LLCMedical Information Specialist4$87,500
Becton, Dickinson and CompanyRegulatory Affairs Specialist3$105,000
ONEUS Technologies LLCQuality Assurance3$80,600
Cronus Pharma LLCRegulatory Affairs Specialist3$73,710
Zimmer, Inc.Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist3$116,647

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Senior Scientific Affairs Scientist at Akron Pharma Inc
    $80,600
    FairfieldDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494834
  • Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Medtronic, Inc.
    $102,045
    PrincetonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490816
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Becton, Dickinson and Company
    $88,000
    Franklin LakesDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-483069
  • Quality Assurance at ONEUS Technologies LLC
    $80,600
    NewarkDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-470688
  • Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
    $100,787
    PrincetonDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25340-463263
  • Sr. Manager “ DEA Compliance at Halo Pharmaceutical Inc.
    $135,000
    WhippanyDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25324-423653
  • Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Becton, Dickinson and Company
    $145,000
    Franklin LakesDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-416430
  • Quality Assurance Specialist at Kelly Services, Inc.
    $116,480
    MahwahDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-404885

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.

By seniority

Compliance Officers pay by experience level in New Jersey

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.

Specialties

Compliance Officers specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 93 certified offers. The most common variant is Regulatory Affairs Specialist at a median of $76,625.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistCarnegie Pharmaceuticals LLC32$76,625
Regulatory Affairs AssociateShree Meldi Krupa LLC13$65,000
Sr. Manager, Regulatory OperationsABBVIE INC.11$122,250
Director, Regulatory AffairsInternational AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)7$129,800
Quality Assurance SpecialistAARKISH Pharmaceuticals NJ, Inc.5$60,600
Regulatory Compliance AnalystNile Tech Inc5$65,000
Quality AssuranceONEUS Technologies LLC4$75,619
Clinical Trial Master File SpecialistZenith LifeScience LLC4$144,560
Lead AuditorSGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.3$98,384
Clinical Project ManagerSathram Corporation3$150,000
Regulatory SpecialistVoesh Corporation3$100,000
Regulatory Affairs AnalystFreyr,Inc.3$115,491

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Compliance Officers in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 176 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $85,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingCarnegie Pharmaceuticals LLC79$85,000
Professional servicesZenith LifeScience LLC53$92,500
Technology and softwareONEUS Technologies LLC20$79,000
Finance and insuranceStandard Chartered Bank12$121,674
Retail and wholesaleCamber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.9$77,667
HealthcareOptimum Care Services, LLC.2$70,720
EducationUCEDA International Inc.1$64,525

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024
$90,3402023$93,5202024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Moderate-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Law and Government

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 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

    4.0 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.

  2. 02

    Collect fees for licenses.

  3. 03

    Warn violators of infractions or penalties.

  4. 04

    Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.

  5. 05

    Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.

  6. 06

    Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.

  7. 07

    Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Compliance Officers in New Jersey?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in New Jersey is $93,520.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
The New Jersey median is +19.3% versus the BLS national figure of $78,411.
What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in New Jersey?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $54,900 and the 90th-percentile at $137,680, 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.
Disclaimer

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.