Compliance Officer Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 5 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£32K - £55K/yr
Average Base Pay

531 salaries

£32K

Low

£42K

Average

£55K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Compliance officer make? The national average salary for a Compliance officer is £42,243 in United Kingdom. Filter by location to see Compliance officer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 531 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Compliance officer employees.

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in United Kingdom

£42,243 /yr
Compliance Officer
£56,150 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer
£68,766 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer
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Job TitleSalary
Compliance Officer£42,243 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer£56,150 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer£68,766 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Compliance Officer?

in United Kingdom

£42,243 /yr
Compliance Officer
£56,150 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer
£68,766 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Compliance Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Compliance Officer£42,243 /yr
Senior Compliance Officer£56,150 /yr
Lead Compliance Officer£68,766 /yr

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HM Revenue and Customs
3.7

HM Revenue and Customs

Compliance Officer

£30,705

 /yr
Range: £21K - £66K
244 salaries
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£21K

£66K

£21,002 - £66,233 Range

Barclays
4

Barclays

Compliance Officer

£64,079

 /yr
Range: £29K - £125K
36 salaries
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£29K

£125K

£29,471 - £125,412 Range

Citi
3.9

Citi

Compliance Officer

£41,142

 /yr
Range: £27K - £211K
24 salaries
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£27K

£211K

£26,967 - £210,651 Range

Société Générale
3.8

Société Générale

Compliance Officer

£93,149

 /yr
Range: £52K - £128K
24 salaries
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£52K

£128K

£52,195 - £128,170 Range

Wren Kitchens
4

Wren Kitchens

Compliance Officer

£34,468

 /yr
Range: £27K - £44K
24 salaries
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£27K

£44K

£27,042 - £43,671 Range

BNP Paribas
3.8

BNP Paribas

Compliance Officer

£82,265

 /yr
Range: £47K - £122K
24 salaries
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£47K

£122K

£46,607 - £122,432 Range

MSI Group
3.3

MSI Group

Compliance Officer

£26,584

 /yr
Range: £20K - £33K
19 salaries
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£20K

£33K

£20,000 - £33,405 Range

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HSBC
3.8

HSBC

Compliance Officer

£75,247

 /yr
Range: £26K - £137K
17 salaries
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£26K

£137K

£26,106 - £136,570 Range

Department for Work And Pensions
3.6

Department for Work And Pensions

Compliance Officer

£29,928

 /yr
Range: £29K - £287K
17 salaries
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£29K

£287K

£28,783 - £286,548 Range

Civil Service United Kingdom
4

Civil Service United Kingdom

Compliance Officer

£36,538

 /yr
Range: £30K - £42K
17 salaries
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£30K

£42K

£30,351 - £42,135 Range

UBS
4

UBS

Compliance Officer

£69,578

 /yr
Range: £53K - £181K
14 salaries
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£53K

£181K

£52,865 - £181,065 Range

J.P. Morgan
4

J.P. Morgan

Compliance Officer

£51,509

 /yr
Range: £39K - £105K
13 salaries
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£39K

£105K

£39,097 - £104,866 Range

Bird & Bird
3.7

Bird & Bird

Compliance Officer

£44,277

 /yr
Range: £34K - £11M
13 salaries
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£34K

£11M

£33,996 - £11,285,620 Range

Transport for London
3.8

Transport for London

Compliance Officer

£37,624

 /yr
Range: £30K - £64K
11 salaries
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£30K

£64K

£30,186 - £64,423 Range

NHS
3.7

NHS

Compliance Officer

£32,307

 /yr
Range: £11K - £82K
10 salaries
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£11K

£82K

£11,180 - £81,970 Range

Santander
3.8

Santander

Compliance Officer

£58,600

 /yr
Range: £36K - £98K
10 salaries
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£36K

£98K

£36,000 - £98,056 Range

Morgan Stanley
3.9

Morgan Stanley

Compliance Officer

£94,141

 /yr
Range: £70K - £129K
8 salaries
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£70K

£129K

£69,911 - £129,351 Range

Direct Medics
4.2

Direct Medics

Compliance Officer

£22,375

 /yr
Range: £20K - £27K
8 salaries
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£20K

£27K

£20,388 - £26,965 Range

Search Consultancy
3.7

Search Consultancy

Compliance Officer

£25,376

 /yr
Range: £22K - £38K
8 salaries
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£22K

£38K

£21,654 - £37,580 Range

PayStream Accounting Services
4.4

PayStream Accounting Services

Compliance Officer

£23,306

 /yr
Range: £20K - £26K
8 salaries
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£20K

£26K

£20,099 - £26,217 Range

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Compliance Officer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Compliance Officer salaries - 244 salaries reported£30,705/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 36 salaries reported£64,079/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 24 salaries reported£41,142/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 24 salaries reported£93,149/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 24 salaries reported£34,468/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 24 salaries reported£82,265/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 19 salaries reported£26,584/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 17 salaries reported£75,247/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 17 salaries reported£29,928/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 17 salaries reported£36,538/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 14 salaries reported£69,578/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 13 salaries reported£51,509/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 13 salaries reported£44,277/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 11 salaries reported£37,624/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 10 salaries reported£32,307/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 10 salaries reported£58,600/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 8 salaries reported£94,141/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 8 salaries reported£22,375/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 8 salaries reported£25,376/yr
Compliance Officer salaries - 8 salaries reported£23,306/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Compliance Officer salaries

The average salary for a Compliance Officer is £42,243 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 531 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Compliance Officer employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Compliance Officer in United Kingdom is £55,137 per year.

The lowest salary for a Compliance Officer in United Kingdom is £32,364 per year.

Compliance officers are senior ranking members of their firms, so they generally enjoy a high professional salary and substantial decision-making power. Entry-level compliance officers often earn around the average salary, but can progress into higher salaries once they have gained additional experience in the role. Compliance officers usually enjoy high job security during economic downturns and rounds of layoffs, as their role is critical to the operations of a firm.

Although your salary as a compliance officer may partially depend on the size and scope of the company, there are certain steps you can take to increase your earning potential.

Many compliance officers hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as law, business, or finance, but a master's degree will qualify you for higher pay.

Seek industry-specific compliance certifications, such as those offered by the International Compliance Association (ICA) or the Association of Certified Compliance Professionals (ACCP), as this will enhance your credibility and help you negotiate a higher salary.

Make sure you keep up with changing regulations and laws and you're familiar with the latest industry trends and regulations, and use this knowledge to demonstrate your expertise and value to your employer.

You may also be eligible for promotion into a management or senior role.

Whether you're starting a new job or re-evaluating your current position, negotiating a higher salary can be an integral part of the process. To maximise your chances of a successful negotiation, start by identifying a potential salary range and opening with your ideal amount. Understanding what compliance officers with a similar background are making in your region can help you set realistic earnings expectations. It's also important to know your worth by factoring in variables that impact salary, including your education, on-the-job experience, and relevant skill set. Present this information clearly and confidently, and be prepared to answer questions or address concerns from your current or potential employer.

About 68.59% of Compliance Officer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Compliance Officer in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Compliance Officer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £25,470 and £70,061 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £42,243 following the average career path of a Compliance Officer.

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