Compliance directors who were employed at hedge funds earned average salaries of $148,042 in 2024, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Earnings ranged from $64,000 to $234,000 or more.
Chief compliance officers who have a law degree can earn total compensation of between $400,000 and $1 million, according to Dealbreaker.com. Base salaries range from $175,000 to $250,000, with the balance of compensation paid out as a year-end bonus. The size of a compensation package varies by assets under management, the complexity of a firm’s trading strategies, and fund performance.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs.