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 DirectorCompliance ManagerEnvironmental ManagerEnvironmental 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Adobe AcrobatApple SafariMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMozilla Firefox

Technology Skills

80-20 Software Leaders4ARC Logics SwordActimize Brokerage Compliance SolutionsAgiliance Compliance ManagerAline GRCArcher Compliance ManagementAssurX CATSWebAssurX Financial Services Compliance Management System

Tools & Equipment

Computer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment