Compliance Officers pay in Cleveland
In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for compliance officers is $35.81 an hour ($74,480 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($80,730). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($75,030).
Pay range for compliance officers in Cleveland (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.10 | $48,040 |
| 25% of workers | $28.67 | $59,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.81 | $74,480 |
| 75% of workers | $48.14 | $100,130 |
| 90% of workers | $61.10 | $127,090 |
Compliance Officers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $79,780 | 3,020 |
| Cincinnati | $79,310 | 2,440 |
| Sandusky | $76,140 | 80 |
| Cleveland (this page) | $74,480 | 1,870 |
| Akron | $74,200 | 600 |
| Lima | $71,210 | 70 |
| Toledo | $69,310 | 380 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $68,120 | 610 |
| Canton-Massillon | $65,590 | 280 |
| Mansfield | $63,320 | 60 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $60,770 | 210 |
| Springfield | $60,400 | 130 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,000 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $70,900 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $71,350 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $77,850 |
| Management Analysts | $88,260 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,350 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $63,620 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $70,060 |
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