Salary distribution
Where Texas compliance officers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $51,540 and $101,900, with a median of $72,050.
Compliance Officers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 92 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $78,000. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 14 | $47,500 |
| Level II — qualified | 40 | $67,662 |
| Level III — experienced | 9 | $81,224 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 19 | $101,275 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Compliance Officers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | REGULATORY OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR | 4 | $63,586 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | Associate, Regulatory Compliance | 3 | $72,800 |
| Covidien LP | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 3 | $81,224 |
| Bell Care Pharmacy Group Inc | Regulatory Compliance Manager | 3 | $52,811 |
| Smith & Nephew, Inc. | QA Operations Supervisor - KBGFJG229123-4 | 2 | $91,133 |
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | Principal Scientist, Regulatory Clinical Services | 2 | $135,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Security Industry Specialist II | 2 | $134,950 |
| Exo Group, LLC | Technical Analyst | 2 | $78,520 |
| NOVA US GROUP LLC | Regulatory and International Compliance Specialist | 2 | $93,600 |
| GOFO Inc. | Compliance Operation Specialist | 2 | $49,223 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Policy Analyst III at Texas A&M University$94,013College StationDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489773
- Regulatory Principal Engineer at DELL PRODUCTS L.P.$164,440AUSTINDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486777
- Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Henry Schein, Inc.$105,000FriscoDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457604
- Senior Medical Writer at Parexel International LLC$129,412Cedar ParkDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-445197
- QA Operations Supervisor - KBGFJG229123-4 at Smith & Nephew, Inc.$94,490Fort WorthDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-432662
- Sr. Regulatory Specialist at Natus Medical Incorporated$123,624CoppellDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-429211
- Principal Specialist, RA at Baxter Healthcare Corporation$110,000Round RockDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-395165
- SPECIALIST, GLOBAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS at SABIC AMERICAS LLC$146,321HoustonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-384357
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 Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 30 certified offers. The most common variant is Regulatory Affairs Specialist at a median of $81,224.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | Covidien LP | 15 | $81,224 |
| COMPLIANCE OFFICER | EXCELLE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | 6 | $58,469 |
| REGULATORY OPERATIONS CONTRACTOR | KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 3 | $62,400 |
| Regulatory Compliance Manager | Bell Care Pharmacy Group Inc | 3 | $52,811 |
| Compliance Analyst | Nakflixx logistics llc | 3 | $47,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Compliance Officers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 92 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $70,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | KATALYST HEALTHCARES & LIFE SCIENCES INC. | 37 | $70,000 |
| Manufacturing | Covidien LP | 18 | $87,776 |
| Retail and wholesale | Bell Care Pharmacy Group Inc | 15 | $72,238 |
| Technology and software | Praitech Inc | 9 | $76,523 |
| Education | Texas A&M University | 5 | $78,000 |
| Finance and insurance | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 5 | $83,200 |
| Healthcare | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 2 | $90,709 |
| Real estate | Offmyyard | 1 | $60,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas 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 Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$75,630
- Dallas$75,540
- San Antonio$68,610
- Austin$64,790
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Compliance Officers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Compliance Officers in Texas is $72,050.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Compliance Officers?
- The Texas median is -8.1% versus the BLS national figure of $78,411.
- What is the salary range for Compliance Officers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,010 and the 90th-percentile at $126,350, 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.