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Compliance Officers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$83,320
- St. Louis$81,870
- St. Joseph$75,380
- Columbia$73,580
- Springfield$66,780
- Joplin$64,750
- Cape Girardeau$59,140
- Jefferson City$53,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $83,320 | $77,650 | $60,250 | $63,634 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $81,870 | $77,270 | $60,150 | $62,696 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $75,380 | $66,670 | $51,290 | $59,254 | 86 |
| Columbia | $73,580 | $65,390 | $52,090 | $58,073 | 89 |
| Springfield | $66,780 | $60,820 | $48,230 | $53,608 | 89 |
| Joplin | $64,750 | $61,060 | $48,690 | $52,101 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $59,140 | $49,570 | $43,300 | $47,857 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $53,470 | $46,040 | $46,040 | $43,567 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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