How much does a Compliance Specialist make in the United States?
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The average Compliance Specialist salary in the United States is $118,071 as of March 26, 2024. The range for our most popular Compliance Specialist positions (listed below) typically falls between $57,726 and $178,417. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Compliance Specialist's Annual Base Salary
Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
Compliance Specialist IV | $121,626 | $58.47 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Compliance Specialist V | $158,708 | $76.30 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Compliance Specialist II | $78,189 | $37.59 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Compliance Specialist III | $95,937 | $46.12 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Compliance Specialist I | $64,048 | $30.79 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Environmental Compliance Specialist | $81,185 | $39.03 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. | $96,528 | $46.41 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist | $72,218 | $34.72 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Quality Assurance Specialist IV | $125,939 | $60.55 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
Compliance Supervisor | $105,766 | $50.85 | United States | March 26, 2024 |
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Supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Prepares and updates communication materials. Assists with training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. View Compliance Specialist IV Salary
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Supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Prepares and updates communication materials. Assists with training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience. View Compliance Specialist V Salary
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Supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Prepares and updates communication materials. Assists with training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. View Compliance Specialist II SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Compliance Officer, Experienced, Corporate Compliance Analyst, Experienced, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist II, Compliance Specialist II
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Supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Prepares and updates communication materials. Assists with training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. View Compliance Specialist III SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Compliance Officer, Senior, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist III, Senior Compliance Specialist, Compliance Specialist III
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Supports the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Prepares and updates communication materials. Assists with training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View Compliance Specialist I SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Compliance Officer, Entry, Entry Compliance Specialist, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist I, Compliance Specialist I
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Conducts required environmental tests, analysis and observations. Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. View Environmental Compliance Specialist Salary
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Conducts required environmental tests, analysis and observations. Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. View Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. Salary
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Researches and develops the pre-certification insurance policy standards and criteria used by case management and utilization reviewers that will ensure that requested medical services are appropriate and medically necessary. Collaborates with medical professionals to resolve questions about policy development and standards. Assigns correct ICD, CPT, or other coding assignments for medical procedures that support policy standards in claims systems. Provides expertise and solutions to users regarding the appropriate coding for claims. Has broad knowledge of medical coding systems. May require an associate degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Requires AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC). May alternatively require Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. View Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Medical Record Coding Auditor, Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist, Medical Record Documentation and Coding Review Specialist, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist
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Implements company and regulatory quality standards for product manufacturing. Knowledgeable of industry and governmental quality regulations. Audits and reviews quality data according to existing procedures. Documents results in required format. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. View Quality Assurance Specialist IV SalaryAlternate Job Titles:QA Analyst IV, Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist IV, Quality Assurance Methods Specialist IV, Quality Assurance Specialist - Project Lead, Quality Assurance Specialist IV
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Supervises the compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices for an organization or business. Monitors all activities impacted by regulatory requirements related to the organization's governance and any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Utilizes established internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes. Implements risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Supports communication and training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. View Compliance Supervisor Salary