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Occupation FinderBusiness Management and Administration

Compliance Managers

Median Salary
136,550
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$78,740

10%

$136,550

Median

$172,380

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    63%

  • Master's degree

    14%

  • High school

    8%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    6%

  • Associate's degree

    5%

  • Some college

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
  • Public Administration
  • History, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Library and Information Science
  • Criminology
  • Economics, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Geography
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • Public/Applied History
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • History, Other
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Project Management
  • Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • History and Political Science
  • Applied Psychology
  • Political Economy
  • Political Science and Government, Other
  • Urban Studies/Affairs
  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • Development Economics and International Development
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
  • Small Business Administration/Management
  • Applied/Public Sociology
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Environmental Psychology
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • American History (United States)
  • National Security Policy Studies
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • Demography and Population Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Economics, Other
  • International Economics
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Research and Development Management
  • Archives/Archival Administration
  • Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Religious Institution Administration and Management
  • Economics and Computer Science
  • Public Works Management
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Survey Research/Methodology
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • European History
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Rural Sociology
  • Military History
  • Public Administration, Other
  • Franchising and Franchise Operations
  • Sociology, Other
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
  • Applied Demography
  • Asian History

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Law and Government
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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