Compliance Officers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,280 or more. The middle half of compliance officers in Muskegon earn between $61,470 and $93,680.
- $49K10th
- $61K25th
- $84KMedian
- $94K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,860 | $6,572 | $37.91 |
| Median | $84,430 | $7,036 | $40.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,470 | $5,122 | $29.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,680 | $7,807 | $45.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Compliance Officers pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Compliance officers in Muskegon earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($85,810) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($88,400). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $80,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $78,860 | $84,430 | $48,690 | $98,280 | 100 |
| Michigan | $85,810 | $77,390 | $46,290 | $120,560 | 9,720 |
| United States | $88,400 | $80,730 | $48,220 | $133,720 | 417,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Compliance Officers salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $78,860, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $60,472 a year, or $5,039 a month and $2,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for compliance officers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $78,860 buys what about $85,237 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Compliance Officers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 4th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($109,320).
- Ann Arbor$109,320
- Detroit$86,130
- Monroe$79,950
- Muskegon$78,860
- Kalamazoo$78,770
- Lansing$78,750
- Jackson$77,190
- Battle Creek$75,780
- Midland$75,710
- Grand Rapids$74,890
Highest-paying cities for compliance officers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,490).
- San Jose, CA$128,490
- San Francisco, CA$122,140
- Boston, MA$110,840
- Ann Arbor, MI$109,320
- Idaho Falls, ID$106,100
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Compliance Officers salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do compliance officers make an hour in Muskegon?
$37.92 an hour on average, and $40.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level compliance officers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the compliance officers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $60,472 a year ($5,039 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,860. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do compliance officers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($88,400).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1041; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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