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Compliance Officers in District of Columbia

Compliance officers examine whether organizations, individuals, and operations follow applicable laws and regulations. They investigate violations, evaluate permits and licenses, and document findings In District of Columbia the median pay is $111,030 a year, 38% above the national median of $80,730.

$111,030median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$84,590–$132,960middle half earn
4,380employed in District of Columbia
$80,730U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

18open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in District of Columbia or remote
12employers hiring
9posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in District of Columbia and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

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Licenses and training in District of Columbia

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O*NET-SOC 13-1041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.