Compliance Officers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for compliance officers is $34.19 an hour ($71,120 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($80,730). It is 3% higher than the Kentucky median ($69,240).
Pay range for compliance officers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| 25% of workers | $27.58 | $57,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.19 | $71,120 |
| 75% of workers | $48.54 | $100,970 |
| 90% of workers | $60.00 | $124,800 |
Compliance Officers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $74,330 | 80 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $71,700 | 470 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $71,120 | 1,550 |
| Paducah | $69,780 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown | $63,280 | 120 |
| Bowling Green | $59,100 | 110 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for compliance officers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 32,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $71,880 |
| Project Management Specialists | $82,660 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $63,280 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $63,270 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $72,510 |
| Management Analysts | $91,560 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $65,680 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $67,270 |
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