Compliance Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Compliance Intern make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Compliance Intern in the United States is $63,927 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Compliance Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,505
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,331 to $68,417
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,235
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Compliance Intern Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,417 $5,701 $1,316 $33
Average $63,927 $5,327 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $58,331 $4,861 $1,122 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Compliance Intern Salaries

A Compliance Intern's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Compliance Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Compliance Intern's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,129
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,640
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,072
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,314
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,095
Levels Salary
Complianc... Level Compliance Intern$64,129
Complianc... Level Compliance Intern$76,640
Complianc... Level Compliance Intern$95,072
Complianc... Level Compliance Intern$118,314
Complianc... Level Compliance Intern$160,095
$64,129 0 yr
$76,640 < 2 yrs
$95,072 2-4 yrs
$118,314 5-8 yrs
$160,095 > 8 yrs
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How Do Compliance Intern Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Compliance Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,780.
  • California: $70,512.
  • Massachusetts: $69,572.

Top Paying Cities for Compliance Interns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,632
  • San Francisco: $79,839
  • Oakland: $78,068

What Skills Can Increase a Compliance Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.91% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
  • Property Management (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its useful life and condition. This is much akin to the role of management in any business. Property management is also the management of personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used to build, repair, and maintain end item deliverables. Property management involves the processes, systems, and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition. For example, an owner of a single family may engage the services of a property management company. The company will then advertise the rental property, handle tenant inquiries, screen applicants, select suitable candidates, draw up a lease agreement, conduct a move in inspection, move the tenant(s) into the property and collect rental income. The company will then coordinate any maintenance issues, supply the owner(s) with financial statements and any relevant information regarding the property etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.91%
Internal Audit 1.67%
Property Management 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Compliance Intern's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$66,485
4%
Collaboration
$65,845
3%
Initiative
$64,567
1%
Attention to Detail
$64,567
1%
Regulatory Compliance
$64,567
1%
Project Management
$64,567
1%
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How Education impacts a Compliance Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Compliance Interns enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Compliance Intern with a No Diploma is between $58,965 and $62,951).

Compliance Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Compliance Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.3%
High School 8.3%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 45.8%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 16.7%
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Compliance Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Compliance Intern's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Compliance Intern

Salaries for a Compliance Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $64,690 in 2023 to around $65,150 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Compliance Intern salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Compliance Intern Over Time

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$65,316
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