Compliance Officers Salary in New Jersey

Compliance officers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $92,030 a year) and the least in Vineland ($75,990), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the compliance officers average at $103,950 and the median at $100,000 for 13,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,400.

Compliance Officers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$92,030
Atlantic City$82,230
Vineland$75,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$92,030	$87,970	$64,620	$69,901	103
Atlantic City	$82,230	$78,770	$62,150	$63,631	99
Vineland	$75,990	$74,070	$60,420	$59,638	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Compliance Officers salary in other states

Compliance Officers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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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