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Corporate compliance officer demographics and statistics in the US

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Corporate compliance officer gender statistics

58.8% of corporate compliance officers are women and 41.2% of corporate compliance officers are men.
  • Female, 58.8%
  • Male, 41.2%

Corporate compliance officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female58.8%
Male41.2%

Corporate compliance officer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$83,911
female-income
Female income
$79,736

Corporate compliance officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate compliance officer positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of corporate compliance officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Corporate compliance officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201051.39%48.61%
201147.55%52.45%
201248.02%51.98%
201345.13%54.87%
201446.24%53.76%
201544.38%55.62%
201646.52%53.48%
201746.33%53.67%
201844.87%55.13%
201943.58%56.42%
202042.06%57.94%
202141.21%58.79%

Corporate compliance officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared corporate compliance officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Corporate Compliance Officer41%59%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Timber Buyer
Chief Estimator
Electronic Security Specialist
Corporate Compliance Officer
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Conference Planning Manager
Wedding Coordinator
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Corporate compliance officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among corporate compliance officers is White, which makes up 60.3% of all corporate compliance officers. Comparatively, 15.3% of corporate compliance officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of corporate compliance officers are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
  • Black or African American, 11.3%
  • Asian, 7.8%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Corporate compliance officer race

Corporate compliance officer racePercentages
White60.3%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black or African American11.3%
Asian7.8%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Corporate compliance officer race and ethnicity over time

See how corporate compliance officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Corporate compliance officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.44%12.40%6.13%12.36%
201168.35%11.17%6.27%11.44%
201267.19%11.70%6.04%11.97%
201366.32%11.16%6.80%12.57%
201466.48%11.84%6.47%12.27%
201565.56%12.10%7.09%12.41%
201665.62%10.57%7.17%13.26%
201766.08%10.95%7.18%12.97%
201864.98%11.04%7.42%13.10%
201963.37%11.75%7.36%14.56%
202062.13%10.74%7.24%15.02%
202160.32%11.28%7.84%15.29%

Corporate compliance officer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian corporate compliance officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporate compliance officers have the lowest average salary at $79,778.
$88,000
$86,000
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$85,434
White$85,182
Black or African American$79,778
Asian$86,324
Hispanic or Latino$83,003
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Average corporate compliance officer age

See how the average age of corporate compliance officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Corporate compliance officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown48.545
White4648
Black or African American4846
Asian4340
Hispanic or Latino4342.5

Corporate compliance officer age breakdown

The average age of corporate compliance officers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the corporate compliance officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Corporate compliance officer age breakdown

Corporate Compliance Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years5%

Corporate compliance officer educational attainment

The most common degree for corporate compliance officers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of corporate compliance officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 54%
  • Master's, 22%
  • Doctorate, 10%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Corporate compliance officers by degree level

Corporate compliance officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's54%
Master's22%
Doctorate10%
Associate10%
Other Degrees4%

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Corporate compliance officer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, corporate compliance officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,938 annually. With a Master's degree, corporate compliance officers earn a median annual income of $100,005 compared to $88,666 for corporate compliance officers with an Bachelor's degree.
$116,000
$107,000
$98,000
$89,000
$80,000
$71,000
$62,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$100,005
High School Diploma or Less$70,826
Bachelor's Degree$88,666
Doctorate Degree$113,938
Some College/ Associate Degree$75,536
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Corporate compliance officer employment statistics

Most corporate compliance officers work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where corporate compliance officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate compliance officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Corporate compliance officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees13%

Corporate compliance officer jobs by company type

Employees with the corporate compliance officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate compliance officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Corporate compliance officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public20%
Private70%
Government6%

Corporate compliance officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for corporate compliance officers are health care, finance and professional.

Health Care

Finance

Professional

Fortune 500

Non Profits

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Corporate compliance officer turnover and employment statistics

Corporate compliance officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for corporate compliance officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Corporate compliance officer unemployment rate by year

YearCorporate compliance officer unemployment rate
20105.28%
20113.95%
20124.06%
20133.41%
20142.20%
20152.51%
20162.15%
20171.63%
20182.10%
20191.73%
20202.14%
20213.03%

Average corporate compliance officer tenure

The average corporate compliance officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 741 corporate compliance officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Corporate compliance officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years21%
8-10 years6%
11+ years13%

Corporate compliance officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of corporate compliance officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Logistics Engineer8.65%17,228
Sourcer8.93%23,229
Email Marketing Specialist10.00%79,687
International Trade Specialist11.05%23,267
Corporate Compliance Officer11.64%-
Fund Raiser19.25%927

Similar corporate compliance officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Logistics Engineer8.65%17,228
Sourcer8.93%23,229
Email Marketing Specialist10.00%79,687
International Trade Specialist11.05%23,267
Fund Raiser19.25%927

Foreign languages spoken by corporate compliance officers

The most common foreign language among corporate compliance officers is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
  • Spanish, 52.2%
  • French, 8.7%
  • Russian, 8.7%
  • Portuguese, 4.3%
  • Chinese, 4.3%
  • Other, 21.8%

Corporate compliance officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish52.2%
French8.7%
Russian8.7%
Portuguese4.3%
Chinese4.3%
Other21.8%

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Corporate compliance officer location demographics

The amount you can make as a corporate compliance officer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of corporate compliance officers is $143,781. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do corporate compliance officers earn the most?

Corporate compliance officers earn the most in Delaware, where the average corporate compliance officer salary is $109,548. The map here shows where corporate compliance officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Corporate Compliance Officers?

By looking through more than 741 resumes, we found that the most popular places for corporate compliance officers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Corporate Compliance Officers

Corporate compliance officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,841$107,162
2Texas2,617$78,549
3New York2,410$80,994
4Illinois1,841$81,431
5Pennsylvania1,656$86,261
6Massachusetts1,605$92,855
7Georgia1,443$56,495
8North Carolina1,418$73,339
9New Jersey1,283$93,961
10Ohio1,227$86,715
11Minnesota1,152$76,398
12Washington1,125$91,169
13Arizona955$77,817
14Maryland909$85,702
15Colorado888$63,707
16Michigan884$84,766
17Indiana799$59,185
18Tennessee786$62,856
19Missouri706$65,720
20Wisconsin691$70,455
21Oregon547$86,261
22Alabama525$59,970
23South Carolina523$78,819
24Florida484$63,894
25Iowa454$67,162
26Nevada405$85,087
27Kentucky390$69,126
28Oklahoma387$59,510
29Connecticut385$108,717
30Louisiana368$67,505
31Virginia336$88,358
32Idaho332$74,032
33Kansas317$57,678
34Nebraska309$73,070
35Arkansas297$53,135
36Mississippi296$58,642
37New Mexico257$65,177
38New Hampshire213$105,086
39Rhode Island208$104,417
40Maine171$76,839
41West Virginia158$74,322
42Utah156$66,690
43North Dakota152$67,576
44South Dakota137$61,540
45District of Columbia130$94,970
46Vermont96$93,877
47Delaware64$109,548
48Montana37$67,670
49Alaska21$70,634
50Hawaii18$68,565
51Wyoming12$56,049

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