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Compliance Officer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$39.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,914/year ($5,326/month) for a single filer
Compliance Officer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,740 Compliance Officer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1041, “Compliance Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Compliance Officer salary of $82,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,914 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $82,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,309 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,307 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,919 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,914 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Compliance Officer make in Colorado?
- The median Compliance Officer salary in Colorado is $82,450 per year ($39.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,120 and $109,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Compliance Officer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $82,450, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $63,914 per year ($5,326 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Compliance Officer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 7,740 Compliance Officer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.