Salary distribution
Where New York compliance officers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $65,180 and $111,990, with a median of $86,880.
Compliance Officers in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 143 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $92,013. 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 | 34 | $63,702 |
| Level II — qualified | 52 | $86,639 |
| Level III — experienced | 22 | $97,694 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 26 | $154,621 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Compliance Officers in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Policy Specialist | 5 | $145,192 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Lead IT QA & Compliance Analyst | 4 | $119,528 |
| INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Manufacturing Investigator, Compliance | 4 | $71,587 |
| Payless Staffing and Consultants Inc. | Compliance Analyst | 4 | $93,600 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | Director | 4 | $127,320 |
| UBS Business Solutions US LLC | Director, Broker Deal Reporting Specialist | 3 | $165,000 |
| Linden Global Strategies LLC | Compliance Officer | 3 | $62,837 |
| Hibee International Consulting Inc. | Compliance Officer | 3 | $62,400 |
| RIDGEWOOD CITY PHARMACY | Regulatory and Compliance Analyst | 3 | $94,806 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Regulatory and Exam Senior Officer | 2 | $199,300 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Director, Broker Deal Reporting Specialist at UBS Business Solutions US LLC$170,000New YorkDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457259
- Regulatory & Compliance Analyst at OZ PHARMA INC$75,629BRONXDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-455282
- Regulatory Affairs Officer at LRI MEDIA CORPORATION$85,000New YorkDecided Dec 4, 2025I-203-25330-441604
- Analyst at Manifest Legal Tech$95,000New YorkDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-423418
- Compliance Officer at Linden Global Strategies LLC$62,837New YorkDecided Nov 18, 2025I-203-25315-398976
- Regulatory Affairs Associate at PHARBEST PHARMACEUTICALS INC.$62,837FarmingdaleDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-387857
- Policy Specialist at Google LLC$145,192New YorkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25310-385427
- Regulatory Affairs Associate at BACTOLAC PHARMACEUTICAL, Inc.$84,000HauppaugeDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-348966
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.
Compliance Officers pay by experience level in New York
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 New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 88 certified offers. The most common variant is Regulatory & Compliance Analyst at a median of $77,667.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory & Compliance Analyst | SAN RX INC. | 20 | $77,667 |
| Compliance Officer | Linden Global Strategies LLC | 18 | $73,834 |
| Regulatory and Compliance Analyst | RIDGEWOOD CITY PHARMACY | 13 | $86,000 |
| Director | UBS Business Solutions US LLC | 8 | $147,263 |
| Compliance Analyst | Payless Staffing and Consultants Inc. | 7 | $93,600 |
| Vice President | DB USA Core Corporation | 6 | $167,621 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 5 | $77,667 |
| Regulatory Affairs Associate | PHARBEST PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 4 | $68,998 |
| Policy Specialist | Google LLC | 4 | $165,346 |
| Analyst | Manifest Legal Tech | 3 | $95,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Compliance Officers in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 140 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $120,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 38 | $120,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | RIDGEWOOD CITY PHARMACY | 38 | $78,000 |
| Professional services | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 27 | $90,000 |
| Manufacturing | INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 19 | $85,423 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 12 | $142,596 |
| Healthcare | Talkiatry Management Services LLC | 5 | $70,000 |
| Real estate | Green Zone Consultants Incorporated | 1 | $77,667 |
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 York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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 New York metropolitan areas.
- New York City$93,320
- Buffalo$82,410
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Compliance Officers in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in New York is $86,880.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
- The New York median is +10.8% versus the BLS national figure of $78,411.
- What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $51,190 and the 90th-percentile at $133,800, 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.