Compliance Officers pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,780 or more. The middle half of compliance officers in Grand Rapids earn between $55,020 and $91,800.
- $43K10th
- $55K25th
- $69KMedian
- $92K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,890 | $6,241 | $36.00 |
| Median | $68,780 | $5,732 | $33.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,020 | $4,585 | $26.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,800 | $7,650 | $44.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Compliance Officers pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Compliance officers in Grand Rapids earn 13% less than the Michigan average ($85,810) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($88,400). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $80,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $74,890 | $68,780 | $43,320 | $115,780 | 900 |
| Michigan | $85,810 | $77,390 | $46,290 | $120,560 | 9,720 |
| United States | $88,400 | $80,730 | $48,220 | $133,720 | 417,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Compliance Officers salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $74,890, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $57,542 a year, or $4,795 a month and $2,213 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for compliance officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $74,890 buys what about $78,381 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Compliance Officers salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 10th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($109,320).
Highest-paying cities for compliance officers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,490).
- San Jose, CA$128,490
- San Francisco, CA$122,140
- Boston, MA$110,840
- Ann Arbor, MI$109,320
- Idaho Falls, ID$106,100
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Compliance Officers salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do compliance officers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$36.00 an hour on average, and $33.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level compliance officers salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the compliance officers take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $57,542 a year ($4,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,890. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do compliance officers earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($88,400).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1041; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.