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What is an ethics manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreEthics ManagerUS Average
Salary
8.5

Avg. Salary $133,790

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%

Asian 8.86%

Black or African American 7.51%

Hispanic or Latino 12.57%

Unknown 4.69%

White 65.71%

Gender

female 66.67%

male 33.33%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.5

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an ethics manager

  1. Explore ethics manager education requirements

    Most common ethics manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    61.4 %

    Master's

    15.9 %

    Doctorate

    13.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific ethics manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Compliance Issues28.51%
    Compliance Program25.50%
    Internal Audit9.00%
    CIA7.23%
    Compliance Training6.59%
  3. Complete relevant ethics manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ethics managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an ethics manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ethics manager resumes.
  4. Research ethics manager duties and responsibilities

    • Develop, manage and implement program governance and structure to ensure major programs are strategically align with organizational objectives.
    • Investigate suspicious exchange relate transactions, AML and market abuse relate issues, and escalate appropriate remedial action for effective resolutions.
    • Focuse promotion efforts on power mobility through product information promotions for physicians, clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
  5. Apply for ethics manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an ethics manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average ethics manager salary

The average ethics manager salary in the United States is $133,790 per year or $64 per hour. Ethics manager salaries range between $92,000 and $192,000 per year.

Average ethics manager salary
$133,790 Yearly
$64.32 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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