Compliance Officers Salary
Compliance Officers in Guam make a median of $71,930 a year, or about $34.58 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
So what does $72K get you in Guam?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Guam
Entry-level compliance officers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Compliance Officers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $111K | +38% | 4,380 |
| Massachusetts | $102K | +26% | 13,190 |
| New Jersey | $100K | +24% | 13,310 |
| California | $97K | +20% | 49,880 |
| Connecticut | $92K | +14% | 3,610 |
| Delaware | $91K | +13% | 2,150 |
| Vermont | $90K | +12% | 1,960 |
| New York | $90K | +12% | 23,500 |
| Washington | $89K | +10% | 11,130 |
| Rhode Island | $88K | +9% | 970 |
| Minnesota | $86K | +6% | 6,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $86K | +6% | 19,810 |
| Maryland | $85K | +5% | 10,100 |
| Maine | $84K | +4% | 1,790 |
| Oregon | $83K | +3% | 5,360 |
| New Hampshire | $83K | +3% | 1,730 |
| Hawaii | $83K | +2% | 1,270 |
| Colorado | $82K | +2% | 7,740 |
| Illinois | $81K | -0% | 10,650 |
| Virginia | $80K | -0% | 15,190 |
| Wyoming | $80K | -1% | 580 |
| North Dakota | $79K | -2% | 990 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | -2% | 5,710 |
| Indiana | $79K | -2% | 5,120 |
| North Carolina | $79K | -3% | 11,320 |
| Nevada | $78K | -3% | 4,400 |
| Michigan | $77K | -4% | 9,720 |
| Alaska | $76K | -5% | 920 |
| Iowa | $76K | -6% | 3,660 |
| South Carolina | $75K | -7% | 4,760 |
| Idaho | $75K | -7% | 1,660 |
| Texas | $75K | -7% | 42,900 |
| Ohio | $75K | -7% | 11,240 |
| Arizona | $75K | -7% | 12,430 |
| Florida | $75K | -7% | 29,680 |
| Nebraska | $74K | -8% | 3,470 |
| Alabama | $73K | -10% | 3,770 |
| South Dakota | $73K | -10% | 1,130 |
| Louisiana | $70K | -13% | 3,970 |
| Georgia | $70K | -13% | 14,390 |
| Kansas | $70K | -14% | 3,560 |
| Kentucky | $69K | -14% | 4,360 |
| New Mexico | $68K | -16% | 2,400 |
| Mississippi | $67K | -16% | 1,720 |
| Utah | $67K | -17% | 3,760 |
| Missouri | $67K | -17% | 7,000 |
| Montana | $67K | -17% | 1,480 |
| Arkansas | $65K | -20% | 3,120 |
| West Virginia | $64K | -20% | 1,720 |
| Tennessee | $64K | -21% | 7,990 |
| Oklahoma | $63K | -22% | 4,230 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a compliance officer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Guam?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $72K, rent takes 41.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for compliance officers in Guam?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new compliance officers typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,252/month.
Is compliance officer a high-paying job in Guam?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $72K here vs. $81K nationally.
How does Guam compare to the national average for compliance officers?
Guam pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $81K — that’s -11%.
How much do compliance officers make in Guam?
The median is $71,930 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,540, and experienced compliance officers can clear $112,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Guam?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,916/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 41.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a compliance officers salary go in Guam?
Guam has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median compliance officers salary is worth about $71,930 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do compliance officers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.