Compliance Officers
SOC Code: 13-1041 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Compliance Officers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $73,757 | $99,653 | $125,528 | $151,424 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,872 | $89,814 | $112,736 | $135,678 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $69,888 | $89,045 | $108,181 | $127,338 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $56,326 | $78,187 | $100,048 | $121,909 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,958 | $83,096 | $101,254 | $119,392 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,792 | $82,950 | $101,109 | $119,267 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $62,837 | $81,640 | $100,422 | $119,226 |
| Reno, NV | $61,443 | $80,350 | $99,258 | $118,165 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $63,461 | $81,266 | $99,070 | $116,875 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,357 | $81,182 | $99,029 | $116,854 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ONEUS Technologies LLC | 35 | $69,295 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | 10 | $169,806 |
| California Public Utilities Commission | 9 | $102,232 |
| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION | 8 | $166,250 |
| INDIVIOR, INC. | 7 | $119,059 |
| Havix Group Inc. | 7 | $60,274 |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 6 | $24,328,495 |
| KPMG LLP | 6 | $100,717 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 6 | $139,167 |
| PROMETRICS LEGAL HUB, LLC | 6 | $57,167 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64 | $96,808 |
| 2021 | 49 | $88,003 |
| 2022 | 32 | $98,319 |
| 2023 | 96 | $1,647,363 |
| 2024 | 170 | $94,112 |
| 2025 | 294 | $584,952 |
| 2026 | 20 | $105,596 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Persuasion | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Law and Government | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
Typical Tasks
- Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
- Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
- Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
- Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
- Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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