Compliance Officer Salary in Iowa
Ensures organizations adhere to legal standards and internal policies to avoid regulatory risk.
State Average
$72,664
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-3.1%
national: $75,004
Metros Covered
13
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$83,054
Des Moines-West Des Moines
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $57K | $70K | $83K | $96K | $83K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $52K | $65K | $78K | $91K | $78K |
| Ames, IAIA | $56K | $66K | $77K | $88K | $77K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $49K | $61K | $74K | $87K | $74K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $51K | $62K | $73K | $84K | $73K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $53K | $63K | $72K | $82K | $73K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $49K | $61K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $49K | $60K | $70K | $80K | $70K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $50K | $59K | $69K | $78K | $69K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $47K | $57K | $68K | $79K | $68K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $46K | $55K | $64K | $74K | $65K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.