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  1. Occupations
  2. Compliance Managers

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

SOC: 11-9199.02

Common Job Titles

  • Compliance Director
  • Compliance Manager
  • Environmental Manager
  • Environmental Program Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Compliance Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

630,980

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $68,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $100,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $136,550. 75th percentile: U.S. $179,190. 90th percentile: U.S. $227,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$68,860
10% of workers earn the following or more$227,590
Workers on average earn$149,890

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Law and Government4.6/5
  • English Language4.5/5
  • Administration and Management4.1/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.7/5
  • Personnel and Human Resources3.7/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Mozilla Firefox

Technology Skills

  • 80-20 Software Leaders4
  • ARC Logics Sword
  • Actimize Brokerage Compliance Solutions
  • Agiliance Compliance Manager
  • Aline GRC
  • Archer Compliance Management
  • AssurX CATSWeb
  • AssurX Financial Services Compliance Management System
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers 11-9199.01
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Compliance Officers 13-1041.00
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01

Moderately Similar

  • Security Managers 11-3013.01
  • Administrative Services Managers 11-3012.00
  • Security Management Specialists 13-1199.07
  • Information Security Engineers 15-1299.05
  • Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04

Related

  • Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00
  • Document Management Specialists 15-1299.03
  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 17-2111.00
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1141.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 43-1011.00
  • Human Resources Managers 11-3121.00
  • Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars 29-9021.00
  • Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111.00
  • Chief Sustainability Officers 11-1011.03

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Global LeadershipIssuer: Troy University
  • Doctoral DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in CriminologyIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Social ScienceIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in PsychologyIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in International RelationsIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Public AdministrationIssuer: Troy University