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Compliance Officers

Median Salary
75,670
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

57%

State and local government

24%

Federal Government

10%

Private not for profit

7%

Self-employed

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of compliance officers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 34,400 openings for compliance officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$46,660

10%

$75,670

Median

$100,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Regulatory Science/Affairs
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Environmental Geosciences
  • Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
  • Energy and Environmental Policy

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.