Compliance Officers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for compliance officers is $30.75 an hour ($63,960 a year). About 7,990 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($80,730). Tennessee ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compliance officers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| 25% of workers | $24.99 | $51,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.75 | $63,960 |
| 75% of workers | $44.32 | $92,180 |
| 90% of workers | $56.37 | $117,250 |
Compliance Officers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $72,010 | 1,300 |
| Chattanooga | $68,000 | 750 |
| Knoxville | $65,120 | 1,070 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $63,860 | 270 |
| Morristown | $62,590 | 60 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $62,210 | 3,200 |
| Clarksville | $61,930 | 150 |
| Johnson City | $61,520 | 150 |
| Jackson | $59,810 | 160 |
| Cleveland | $55,040 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $67,370 |
| Project Management Specialists | $85,890 |
| Management Analysts | $99,260 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,790 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,430 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $62,280 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,010 |
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