Compliance Officers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for compliance officers is $48.08 an hour ($100,000 a year). About 13,310 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($80,730). New Jersey ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compliance officers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.30 | $58,860 |
| 25% of workers | $36.62 | $76,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.08 | $100,000 |
| 75% of workers | $61.92 | $128,790 |
| 90% of workers | $76.22 | $158,540 |
Compliance Officers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $87,970 | 1,880 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $78,770 | 350 |
| Vineland | $74,070 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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|---|---|
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| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $88,190 |
| Management Analysts | $105,820 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $80,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $93,250 |
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| Training and Development Specialists | $77,020 |
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