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  1. Occupations
  2. Compliance Officers

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

SOC: 13-1041.00

Common Job Titles

  • Driver License Examiner
  • License Examiner
  • Motor Vehicle Clerk
  • Public Service Representative (PSR)

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Compliance Officers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

397,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more$130,030
Workers on average earn$84,980

+ 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 Government4.1/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.4/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.2/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Commercial driver's license information system CDLIS
  • Computer-assisted testing software
  • Database software
  • Digital imaging system software
  • Document scanning software
  • Driving simulators
  • National Driver Register NDR
  • Safety Status Measurement System SafeStat
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Barcode scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Document scanners
  • Electric typewriters
  • Facial recognition systems
  • Fingerprint capture devices
  • Fingerprint recognition systems
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 43-4061.00
  • Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01
  • Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13-1031.00

Moderately Similar

  • Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 43-6012.00
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants 23-2011.00
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07
  • Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers 13-1041.03
  • Customs Brokers 13-1041.08

Related

  • Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 43-4031.00
  • Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021.00
  • Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 23-2093.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Judicial Law Clerks 23-1012.00
  • Private Detectives and Investigators 33-9021.00
  • Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 13-2081.00
  • Lawyers 23-1011.00
  • Administrative Services Managers 11-3012.00
  • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 43-9041.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealthcare Quality and Safety Graduate CertificateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Healthcare Quality and SafetyIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental SciencesIssuer: Auburn University