Compliance Officer Salary in Boulder, CO
Compliance Officers in the Boulder, CO metro area earn a median $98,350 a year — 22% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $74,400 take-home, or $6,200 a month.
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- Federal income tax$12,807
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,098
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,426
- Colorado income tax$3,619
- Take-home pay$74,400
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.40% state
Compliance Officer pay by experience in Boulder, CO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,480 | $30.04 | $50,342 | $4,195 |
| 25th percentile | $80,650 | $38.77 | $62,727 | $5,227 |
| Median (50th) | $98,350 | $47.28 | $74,400 | $6,200 |
| 75th percentile | $121,690 | $58.50 | $89,793 | $7,483 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $145,340 | $69.88 | $104,919 | $8,743 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Colorado resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $98,350 buys in Boulder, CO
Prices in Boulder, CO are 5.2% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.57× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median compliance officer's $74,400 take-home pay has the buying power of $70,721 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Compliance Officer jobs are about as common in Boulder, CO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.93).
Best-paying cities for compliance officers, adjusted for cost of living
Boulder, CO ranks #10 of 119 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville, TX | $97,470 | $77,400 | $90,026 |
| 2 | Brunswick, GA | $106,330 | $78,737 | $89,772 |
| 3 | Laredo, TX | $98,180 | $77,900 | $89,585 |
| 4 | Bellingham, WA | $109,550 | $85,898 | $83,127 |
| 5 | El Centro, CA | $106,750 | $76,843 | $80,739 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $123,730 | $86,950 | $78,742 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $118,890 | $84,096 | $72,740 |
| 8 | Des Moines, IA | $84,590 | $65,776 | $71,729 |
| 10 | Boulder, CO | $98,350 | $74,400 | $70,721 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 119 metros →
Compliance Officer salaries elsewhere in Colorado
- Denver, CO — $83,580
- Colorado Springs, CO — $78,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make in Boulder, CO?
The median compliance officer salary in the Boulder, CO metro area is $98,350 a year, or about $47.28 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $80,650 and $121,690.
What is a compliance officer’s take-home pay in Boulder, CO?
On the median $98,350 salary, a single filer living in Colorado takes home about $74,400 a year ($6,200 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,619 in Colorado taxes in 2026.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a compliance officer?
Pay here is 22% above the national median of $80,730. Local prices are 5.2% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $70,721 would in a typical U.S. city. Boulder, CO ranks #10 of 119 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a compliance officer afford rent in Boulder, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Boulder, CO is $1,795 a month ($2,124 for two bedrooms) — 29% of a median compliance officer’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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