Compliance Officers pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for compliance officers is $39.20 an hour ($81,540 a year). About 1,580 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($80,730). It is 3% higher than the Wisconsin median ($78,800).
Pay range for compliance officers in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.25 | $60,830 |
| 25% of workers | $31.71 | $65,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.20 | $81,540 |
| 75% of workers | $50.21 | $104,440 |
| 90% of workers | $63.43 | $131,940 |
Compliance Officers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $90,250 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $81,640 | 100 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $81,540 | 1,580 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $80,530 | 80 |
| Madison | $80,440 | 1,310 |
| Kenosha | $79,720 | 90 |
| Appleton | $78,460 | 130 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $78,180 | 70 |
| Green Bay | $75,810 | 310 |
| Eau Claire | $73,920 | 130 |
| Wausau | $73,320 | 80 |
| Fond du Lac | $72,890 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $59,300 | 220 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 | $100,350 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $74,970 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $59,170 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $73,880 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $73,930 |
| Management Analysts | $102,900 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $79,770 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $76,800 |
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