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Compliance Officers salary in North Carolina

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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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Compliance Officers in North Carolina. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$78,500
Mean annual$84,660
Range (10th to 90th)$45,690 to $131,180
North Carolina employment11,320
State vs national-4.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina compliance officers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$45,69025TH$59,600MEDIAN$78,50075TH$103,81090TH$131,180

The middle 50% of workers earn between $59,600 and $103,810, with a median of $78,500.

Real disclosed salaries

Compliance Officers in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 44 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $93,027. 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 — entry6$61,419
Level II — qualified9$72,322
Level III — experienced15$97,200
Level IV — fully competent14$120,674

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Biogen Inc.Associate II, Quality Assurance3$102,652
North Carolina State UniversityIP Licensing Associate3$91,588
Anvi Consulting IncClinical Trial Manager2$78,187
Honeywell International Inc.Senior Investigator2$120,674
MDI Consultants, Inc.Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate2$115,000
ONEUS Technologies LLCValidation Analyst2$60,000
STARK PHARMA SOLUTIONS INC.Clinical Regulatory Associate2$67,580
UBS Business Solutions US LLCAssociate Director, Financial and Regulatory Reporting Spc.2$106,975
Vakula Technologies Inc.Clinical Regulatory Associate2$71,719
Align Technology, Inc.Expert Regulatory Affairs Specialist, PMS1$164,800

Recent sample filings

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

  • Associate III, Quality Assurance at Biogen, Inc.
    $74,443
    Research Triangle ParkWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-702154
  • Clinical Trial Manager at Anvi Consulting Inc
    $78,187
    RaleighWage Level IIIDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-695617
  • Clinical Regulatory Associate at Vakula Technologies Inc.
    $62,837
    CharlotteWage Level IDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689396
  • Clinical Regulatory Associate at STARK PHARMA SOLUTIONS INC.
    $62,837
    CharlotteWage Level IDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689456
  • Clinical Trial Manager at Anvi Consulting Inc
    $78,187
    RaleighWage Level IIIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26068-687762
  • Clinical Regulatory Associate at Stark Associates LLC
    $72,322
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-686078
  • Clinical Regulatory Associate at Vakula Technologies Inc.
    $80,600
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-685913
  • Clinical Regulatory Associate at STARK PHARMA SOLUTIONS INC.
    $72,322
    CharlotteWage Level IIDecided Mar 13, 2026I-200-26065-685793

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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By seniority

Compliance Officers pay by experience level in North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 23 certified offers. The most common variant is Clinical Regulatory Associate at a median of $72,322.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Clinical Regulatory AssociateSTARK PHARMA SOLUTIONS INC.5$72,322
Senior Regulatory Affairs AssociateMDI Consultants, Inc.5$103,327
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistAsensus Surgical US, Inc.4$91,491
Clinical Trial ManagerAnvi Consulting Inc3$78,187
Associate Director, Financial and Regulatory Reporting Spc.UBS Business Solutions US LLC3$110,350
Senior InvestigatorHoneywell International Inc.3$120,674

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

Pay by industry

Compliance Officers in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 43 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $78,187.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesAnvi Consulting Inc17$78,187
ManufacturingAlign Technology, Inc.11$121,139
Technology and softwareONEUS Technologies LLC4$69,094
HealthcareBiogen Inc.3$102,652
EducationNorth Carolina State University3$91,588
Finance and insuranceUBS Business Solutions US LLC3$110,350
Retail and wholesaleEvienne LLC2$72,500

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2025
$70,1902023$74,8102024$78,5002025

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 North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in North Carolina is $78,500.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
The North Carolina median is -4.3% versus the BLS national figure of $82,024.
What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $45,690 and the 90th-percentile at $131,180, 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.