How much does a Top Compliance Executive make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Top Compliance Executive in the United States is $119 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $100 and $141. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, 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. 

Top Compliance Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Top Compliance Executive Salary $82 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Compliance Executive Salary $100 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Compliance Executive Salary $119 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Compliance Executive Salary $141 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Compliance Executive Salary $160 US March 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Capital Market: Capital markets are financial markets that bring buyers and sellers together to trade stocks, bonds, currencies, and other financial assets. It allows traders to buy and sell stocks and bonds, and enable businesses to raise financial capital to grow.

Leadership 33.33%
Capital Market 33.33%
Others 33.34%

Job Description for Top Compliance Executive

Top Compliance Executive provides leadership and direction for an organization's compliance programs, policies, reporting, and practices. Ensures that all activities follow regulatory requirements related to the governance of the organization as well as any industry-specific or location-specific laws. Being a Top Compliance Executive oversees internal controls and auditing systems that monitor and report on regulated activities and processes. Develops risk-based compliance testing of existing procedures and controls to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance. Additionally, Top Compliance Executive evaluates and implements changes to compliance processes due to new or amended regulations. Establishes communication and training initiatives that inform stakeholders about compliance requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Compliance Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Compliance Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Top Compliance Executive salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Top Compliance Executive, the highest Top Compliance Executive salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Top Compliance Executive salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Top Compliance Executive salary is in Miami, FL, where the Top Compliance Executive salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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