Careers · Compliance Officers · Virginia
Compliance Officers in Virginia
Compliance officers examine whether organizations, individuals, and operations follow applicable laws and regulations. They investigate violations, evaluate permits and licenses, and document findings In Virginia the median pay is $80,380 a year, 0% above the national median of $80,730.
$80,380median pay in Virginia, per year
$61,570–$104,970middle half earn
15,190employed in Virginia
$80,730U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Virginia
18open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Virginia or remote
12employers hiring
9posted in the last 7 days
Remote · PR · TNwhere most openings are
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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Compliance Officers.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Compliance Officers pay in other states
District of Columbia · $111,030Massachusetts · $102,060New Jersey · $100,000California · $96,980Connecticut · $91,810Delaware · $91,050Vermont · $90,420New York · $90,080Washington · $88,790Rhode Island · $87,620
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against compliance officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against compliance officers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 13-1041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.